CCMA Medical Law & Ethics Review

With an electrical fire, which of the following fire extinguishers is the proper one to use?

• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
• Class K

If blood splashes into an eye, which should be performed first?

• Report exposure to supervisor
• Fill out an incident report
• Flush eyes
• Undergo medical evaluation (assessment)

During a large fire, which is the following proper action to take?

• Crawl to an exit
• Open all windows
• Use the elevator
• Attempt to extinguish (put out) the fire

For a patient undergoing surgery what does a patient have the right to know?

• home address of surgeon
• how many procedures the surgeon has performed
• cell phone number of the surgeon
• the surgeons grades in medical school

A police officer opens a rape kit, hands to MA, who gives it to 2 Drs, what info is on custody

• initials and time of police officer, MA, and 1 Dr
• initials and time of police officer, MA, and 2 Drs
• initials and time of MA and 2 Drs
• initials and time of police officer and 2 Drs

What is the cleaning agent to be used on a pt suspected of drunk driving for venipuncture?

• 70% isopropyl alcohol
• Glutaraldehyde
• 30% hydrogen peroxide
• Benzalkonium chloride

Which of the following should be used to clean a counter contaminated with bodily fluids?

• bleach solution
• isopropyl alcohol
• providone iodine
• sodium hydroxide

What should a MA do FIRST who has observed a co-worker abusing controlled substances?

• inform the physician
• contact 911 for immediate assistance
• confront the professional
• contact a treatment center

Which statement would prompt a MA to be concerned a pt is abusing a controlled substance?

• I need my Lunesta prescription to sleep
• I need to refill my oxycodone prescription again
• I need Valium before a dental procedure
• I need my Zofran for my migraines

What following actions should a MA take 1st when a pt states they're victim of domestic abuse?

• Inform the immediate supervisor
• Inform the patients significant other
• Inform the patients insurance company
• Inform a police officer