Which of the following disease states would require the use of a mask by the patient during transportation?

Staphylococcal Infection and Hepatitis

A phlebotomist has been asked to collect a specimen from a patient with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following transmission-based precautions should be used?

contact and droplet precautions

It is appropriate for the medical assistant to use an alcohol-based hand rub as the only method of hand hygiene after which of the following activities?

measuring a patient’s apical pulse

applying non-sterile gloves for a dressing change

assisting the physician with a laceration repair

Which of the following is the most important defensive mechanism against pathogens?

acidic environment of the digestive tract

the ability to cough and sneeze

While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the medical assistant to get stuck on the hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough hand washing, which of the following should the medical assistant do first?

Report the incident to a supervisor.

Begin infectious disease prophylaxis.

Complete an exposure incident report.

Obtain patient consent for infectious disease testing.

A phlebotomist has received a requisition to collect a blood specimen on a patient infected with diphtheria. The phlebotomist must be sure to follow what precautions?

standard, airborne, droplet and contact precautions.

standard precautions and airborne precautions

droplet precautions and contact precautions

droplet precautions and airborne precautions.

When arriving at a patient’s room for a timed blood draw, a phlebotomist observes an airborne precautions sign on the patient’s door. How should the phlebotomist proceed?

Apply PPE and N95, and proceed with procedure

Enter patient’s room, and proceed with procedure, as it is time sensitive

Apply N95, and proceed with procedure

Which of the following actions by the medical assistant is the first line of defense in preventing the spread of microorganisms?

wear non-sterile gloves when performing venipuncture

wear sterile gloves when changing a dressing

use aseptic technique when drawing up a medication

Which of the following requires the highest level of disinfection in order to be destroyed?

organism that causes giardiasis

A patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis A. Which of the following is the most likely source of the infection?

a hamburger from a local fast food restaurant

exposure from sharing a roommate's razor

improper use of a hypodermic needle

Which of the following would be considered a nosocomial infection?

a female patient who develops a UTI after having a urinary catheter

an elderly man in the ER with flu-like symptoms

an 8-year old boy that develops chicken pox 2 days after admission

a healthcare worker that develops Hepatitis C

Which of the following should be stored in a refrigerator labeled with a biohazard sticker?

xylocaine (Lidocaine HCl) 2% Jelly

After hand washing, the ECG technician notices the patient has MRSA sores. The next step to take in order to prevent infection is to

reschedule the patient when the MRSA sores have healed.

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table, the wheelchair should be positioned so that the

strong side of the patient is closest to the medical assistant.

weak side of the patient is closest to the medical assistant.

patient's feet are positioned in front of the medical assistant

back of the wheelchair is positioned in front of the medical assistant.

. During a phlebotomy collection, the needle came out of the patient’s arm and the phlebotomist’s gloves became grossly bloody. Which of the following statements correctly describes the disposal of the waste?

Dispose of the sharps in puncture-proof biohazard sharps container, then dispose of the contaminated gloves in a biohazard bag.

Dispose of the contaminated gloves in a biohazard bag; then dispose of the sharps in puncture-proof biohazard sharps container.

Dispose of the contaminated gloves in the trashcan; then dispose of the sharps in puncture-proof biohazard sharps container.

Dispose of the sharps in puncture-proof biohazard sharps container, then dispose of the contaminated gloves in the trashcan.

A medical assistant completes a blood collection using the evacuated system with a safety needle. The needle safety device is activated immediately following the collection. The needle is removed from the tube holder/adapter and discarded in a sharps container. Which of the following best describes the medical assistant’s actions?

The medical assistant activated the needle safety device appropriately, but the needle and tube holder/adapter should not have been separated.

The medical assistant activated the needle safety device too soon, but removing the needle was acceptable.

The medical assistant activated the needle safety device too soon and the needle and tube holder/adapter should not have been separated.

The medical assistant activated the needle safety device appropriately and removing the needle was acceptable.

Which of the following interventions is required by an employer, at no cost to the employee, following a needlestick exposure?

Provide a confidential medical evaluation.

Offer Hepatitis B vaccine if the needle was contaminated.

Place exposed personnel on antiviral medications.

Offer HIV testing to the employee’s spouse or significant other.

Which of the following is included in an exposure control plan?

documentation of annual bloodborne pathogen training

dates of each employee’s last tetanus booster

maintenance of incident report logs

emergency exit markings in compliance with OSHA standards

An exposure control plan must be

written, reviewed, and updated annually

An exposure control plan must be

signed by all employees of the facility, regardless of their duties.

kept with the personal protective equipment for quick reference.

Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken glass ampule?

Use a broom and dust pan to sweep up the glass and fragments and place in a sharps container.

Use a paper towel to pick up the pieces of glass and place them in a trash can.

Place the pieces of glass on a piece of paper and carry the paper to the dumpster.

Use a wet towel and wipe over the area so that minute fragments of glass may be picked up.

While collecting a sample for HIV, HBV and HCV antibody tests, the phlebotomist accidentally sticks his finger when disconnecting the venipuncture. Which of the following should be the phlebotomist's immediate course of action?

Wash the site with soap and water for a minimum of 30 seconds.

Report the incident to the immediate supervisor.

Wash the site with a disinfectant for a minimum of 30 seconds.

Report directly to a licensed healthcare provider for treatment.

The first course of action a phlebotomist should follow immediately after a needle stick is

wash the site with soap and water for a minimum of 30 seconds.

report the incident to the immediate supervisor.

wash the site with a disinfectant for a minimum of 30 seconds.

report directly to a licensed healthcare provider for treatment.

Which of the following actions by the medical assistant demonstrates the correct use of surgical asepsis?

replacing sterile items that may have become contaminated

closing the door to an exam room if a sterile field must be left unattended

opening sterile items with scrubbed hands

pouring liquids onto the sterile field from at least 20 inches above the field

Hemostatic forceps are primarily used for which of the following functions during minor surgery?

to clamp off blood vessels until they can be closed with sutures

to destroy tissue by cutting and sealing blood flow using heat

Sterilized instruments should be stored

in a temperature controlled environment to prevent moisture accumulation.

with the tape side down to avoid susceptibility to contamination.

A patient notices the symbol above on the door and asks what it means. The medical assistant should tell the patient the symbol means

isolation precautions required.

While processing a large volume of bloody body fluid, a medical assistant is startled and knocks the sample off the counter. The glass container breaks on the floor. What steps should the phlebotomist take to disinfect the spill area? (Put choices in order correctly.)

Wear gloves, gown, and facial protection. , Remove glass without contact with hands., Absorb the spill and remove all visible material., Dispose of all materials in biohazard container., Decontaminate the area with a dilution of sodium hypochlorite and allow to air dry.

Remove glass without contact with hands., Absorb the spill and remove all visible material., Wear gloves, gown, and facial protection, Dispose of all materials in biohazard container., Decontaminate the area with a dilution of sodium hypochlorite and allow to air dry.

Wear gloves, gown, and facial protection. , Absorb the spill and remove all visible material., Remove glass without contact with hands., Dispose of all materials in biohazard container., Decontaminate the area with a dilution of sodium hypochlorite and allow to air dry.

Wear gloves, gown, and facial protection. , Remove glass without contact with hands., Decontaminate the area with a dilution of sodium hypochlorite and allow to air dry., Absorb the spill and remove all visible material., Dispose of all materials in biohazard container.,

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements by the medical assistant indicates the need for a better understanding of standard precautions?

The patient should wear a gown, gloves, and mask to maintain contact-droplet isolation.

I will perform hand hygiene after removing gloves.

Sharps containers should be replaced when 2/3 full.

. Antimicrobial wipes may be used for cleaning an exam room between patients.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following skin disorders are noncommunicable?

alopecia

Impetigo

scabies

poison ivy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A patient suspected of having which of the following respiratory disorders should be placed in isolation in the medical office?

COPD

Active TB

Asthma

Croup

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following specific precautions should a patient be placed on to prevent the transmission of Clostridium difficile?

standard

airborne

droplet

contact

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When working with a patient with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), the ECG technician should

take the precautions for a contact pathogen.

use a special mask as it is an airborne pathogen.

. use the procedures for reverse isolation.

use gloves and a mask if the patient is being treated.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which precautions would be used for a patient with Pulmonary TB?

. airborne

droplet

contact

percutaneous

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A phlebotomist must follow transmission based precaution for which of the following patients?

patient with fever of unknown origin

patient who has rubeola

patient who has rheumatic fever

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NCCT Infection, Exposure Control, and Safety

Which of the following statements by the medical assistant indicates the need for a better understanding of standard precautions?

Which of the following skin disorders are noncommunicable?

A patient suspected of having which of the following respiratory disorders should be placed in isolation in the medical office?

Which of the following specific precautions should a patient be placed on to prevent the transmission of Clostridium difficile?

When working with a patient with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), the ECG technician should

Which precautions would be used for a patient with Pulmonary TB?

A phlebotomist must follow transmission based precaution for which of the following patients?

If a patient has measles, which of the following is a required additional precaution?

In addition to usual PPE what would you add or replace before entering a patient's room with air borne precautions.

Which of the following disease states would require the use of a mask by the patient during transportation?

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