Medical Assistant Safety Practices Quiz

Which of the following best describes anaphylaxis?

• Gradual allergic response

• Sudden, life-threatening allergic reaction

• A mild skin rash caused by allergens

• Long-term respiratory infection

Biohazard containers are used for:

• Sharps such as needles

• Noninfectious, non-sharp waste

• Recycling paper and plastics

• Disposing medical records

Which type of waste is considered biomedical waste?

• Empty water bottles

• Blood-contaminated gauze

• Shredded documents

• Regular trash

Direct contact transmission occurs when:

• Pathogens are carried by air

• An insect bites a human

• Skin-to-skin or surface-to-body contact happens

• Contaminated water spreads infection

The process of doffing refers to:

• Washing hands

• Putting on PPE

• Removing PPE

• Disposing waste

The process of donning refers to:

• Removing PPE

• Disposing sharps

• Putting on PPE

• Communicating hazards

Hazard Communication, as outlined by OSHA, involves:

• Reporting infections to patients

• Communicating about workplace hazards

• Using proper waste bins

• Identifying modes of transmission

Indirect contact transmission includes:

• Skin-to-skin contact

• Airborne or vehicle-borne transfer

• Shaking hands with a sick patient

• Insect bites only

What is the primary goal of infection control?

• Eliminate chemical waste

• Minimize spread of infection in healthcare settings

• Protect documents from HIPAA violations

• Monitor blood pressure

Isolation precautions are:

• Procedures for handling sharps

• Specific signs and measures to stop infection spread

• Actions taken after a patient recovers

• Modes of transmission