Medical Assistant: Standard Precautions Quiz

What is the purpose of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's list of standard precautions?

• To be used only for patients with infectious diseases

• To be used for all patients, regardless of their type of illness

• To be used only for patients in critical condition

• To be used for patients with chronic illnesses

What should be used for handling used sharps materials?

• Regular gloves

• Biohazard waste containers

• Plastic bags

• Recycling bins

What should be done to clean up spills involving blood and blood products?

• Ignore the spills and continue with regular cleaning

• Use regular cleaning supplies

• Use cleaning supplies dedicated to spills involving blood and blood products

• Call for professional cleaning services

How should contaminated linens be handled?

• Thrown in regular trash bins

• Folded and stored in a closet

• Placed in biohazardous linens bags

• Left on the floor for cleaning staff to handle

What should be used for cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces?

• Regular household cleaning products

• Dedicated cleaning supplies

• Biohazard waste containers

• EPA-registered hospital disinfectant/detergent

Answer explanation

An EPA-registered disinfectant is a disinfectant that has been registered with the Environmental Protection Agency. As part of the registration process, EPA evaluates the product efficacy to make sure the public health label claims are accurate.

When should gowns be worn?

• when caring for any patient with a highly infectious disease

• when using chemical solutions for disinfection or sterilization

• during procedures where splashing or spraying of blood and bodily fluids is likely

• All of the above

What should be done with disposable gowns after use?

• Placed in biohazardous waste containers

• Donated to charity

• Recycled

• Thrown in regular trash bins

When should non-disposable gowns be placed after use?

• Thrown in regular trash bins

• Placed in biohazardous waste containers

• Left on the floor for cleaning staff to handle

• Placed in biohazardous linens bags

What should be used for handling infectious waste?

• Recycling bins

• Regular gloves

• Plastic bags

• Biohazard waste containers

What is the purpose of using personal protective equipment?

• To save money on cleaning supplies

• To protect healthcare workers and patients from infection

• To comply with regulations

• To make patients feel more comfortable