WorksheetsNHA CCMA Chapter 6 Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The primary purpose of infection control is to:
Reduce patient wait times
Prevent the spread of disease
Increase office efficiency
Improve insurance billing
Which of the following best describes standard precautions?
Only used when a patient is known to be sick
Applied to all patients regardless of diagnosis
Used only in hospitals
Optional safety measures
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is:
Wearing gloves
Handwashing
Wearing a mask
Cleaning equipment
How long should hands be washed with soap and water?
5 seconds
10 seconds
At least 20 seconds
1 minute
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes all EXCEPT:
Gloves
Masks
Gowns
Stethoscope
When should gloves be worn?
Only during surgery
When contact with blood or body fluids is possible
Only when patients request it
When answering phones
Which item is considered a sharps hazard?
Bandage
Cotton swab
Used needle
Paper towel
Used needles should be disposed of in a:
Regular trash bag
Biohazard bag
Sharps container
Laundry bin
Biohazard waste is identified by which symbol?
Green cross
Red heart
Black triangle
Biohazard symbol
Which organization sets standards for workplace safety?
CDC
OSHA
FDA
HIPAA
The CDC primarily focuses on:
Insurance policies
Disease prevention and control
Medical billing
Hospital construction
What is the correct order for removing PPE?
Gloves, gown, mask
Mask, gloves, gown
Gown, mask, gloves
Gloves, mask, gown
What should a medical assistant do after a needlestick injury?
Ignore it
Report it immediately
Go home
Cover it with tape only
Which is an example of engineering control?
Handwashing
Sharps container
Gloves
Training
What is the purpose of an MSDS/SDS sheet?
Track patient records
Describe chemical hazards and safety procedures
List employee schedules
Show insurance rules
Which of the following is a chemical hazard?
Broken glass
Cleaning solution
Wet floor
Noise
Which color bag is used for contaminated waste?
Blue
Yellow
Red
Clear
Fire safety uses which acronym?
PASS
SOAP
CARE
SAFE
The “P” in PASS stands for:
Prevent
Pull
Protect
Prepare
Which action helps prevent falls in a healthcare facility?
Turning off lights
Cleaning spills immediately
Locking doors
Wearing gloves
Which is an example of physical hazard?
Virus
Chemical spill
Wet floor
Bacteria
Bloodborne pathogens are spread through:
Air only
Direct contact with blood or body fluids
Touching clothes
Talking
Which vaccine is recommended for healthcare workers?
Polio
Hepatitis B
Chickenpox
Measles only
What is isolation used for?
Punishment
Preventing disease spread
Reducing noise
Increasing privacy
What should be done before and after each patient interaction?
Eat
Hand hygiene
Change clothes
Clean the room only
Which is considered a biological hazard?
Fire
Virus
Sharp edge
Radiation
When should PPE be changed?
Once per day
When moving between patients
Only if torn
After lunch
Which item protects clothing from contamination?
Mask
Gloves
Gown
Goggles
The purpose of disinfecting surfaces is to:
Make them shiny
Remove dust
Kill microorganisms
Improve smell
Why is infection control important in healthcare?
To save money
To protect patients and healthcare workers
To follow dress code
To speed up procedures
