Module 10: Quiz Flashcards
Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use when storing a disinfected endoscope?
(A) Hung vertically
(B) Flat on a clean, dry surface
(C) In an airtight container
(D) In its original container
(A) Hung vertically
A medical assistant is preparing to sterilize a vaginal speculum. Which of the following sterilization techniques should the assistant use?
(A) Ultrasonic
(B) Gas
(C) Autoclave
(D) Ionizing radiation
(C) Autoclave
A medical assistant is washing infectious debris off several sharp surgical instruments. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
(A) Keep all hinged instruments closed
(B) Use a soft-bristled brush to clean the surface of the instruments
(C) Soak the instruments in a bleach solution to sterilize them prior to sanitization
(D) Wear utility gloves while sanitizing the instruments
(D) Wear utility gloves while sanitizing the instruments
Which of the following statements about alcohol-based hand sanitizer is correct?
(A) Hand sanitizer should be used when there is visible debris on the hands
(B) Hand sanitizer should have at least 50% alcohol content
(C) Hand sanitizer should be used in conjunction with a black solution
(D) Hand sanitizer should be applied to dry hands
(D) Hand sanitizer should be applied to dry hands
Which of the following procedures requires a medical assistant to use aseptic technique?
(A) Cryosurgery
(B) Sonogram
(C) Sigmoidoscopy
(D) Suturing
(D) Suturing
A medical assistant receives a splash of potentially infectious material to his eyes while collecting a urine specimen. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to prevent the spread of infection?
(A) Rinse his eyes with mild soap and water for 5 min
(B) Flush his eyes at an eyewash station for at least 15 min
(C) Apply a cool compress to his eyes for 1 hr
(D) Massage his eyes with a clan cloth for 10 min
(B) Flush his eyes at an eyewash station for at least 15 min
A medical assistant should recognize that which of the following is recommended regarding fingernail care and hand hygiene?
(A) Wash hands under running water with the fingers pointing upward
(B) Keep reusable cloth towels at handwashing stations
(C) Trim natural fingernails to 1.27 cm (0.5 in) past the tip of the finger
(D) Remove artificial fingernails when working with high-risk populations
(D) Remove artificial fingernails when working with high-risk populations
A patient who is coughing and sneezing repeatedly enters the reception area at a clinic. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?
(A) Allow the patient to remain in the reception area
(B) Assist the patient into an examination room
(C) Notify the provider of the patient’s condition immediately
(D) Distriubte masks to other patients in the reception area
(B) Assist the patient into an examination room
Which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to follow aseptic guidelines when administering injections?
(A) Don full personal protective equipment (PPE)
(B) Wipe the injection site with an alcohol pad
(C) Dispose of the syringe with the needle pointed upward
(D) Use the same needle for drawing and injecting
(B) Wipe the injection site with an alcohol pad
A medical assistant is loading prepackaged hemostats into an autoclave. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure sterilization?
(A) Layer the packages so that they overlap one another
(B) Alternate the packages with unwrapped instruments
(C) Organize the packages loosely without touching the walls of the autoclave
(D) Submerge the packages in disinfectant before placement in the autoclave
(C) Organize the packages loosely without touching the walls of the autoclave
A medical assistant is reviewing OSHA regulations regarding sharps container placement. In which of the following locations should the assistant place a sharps container?
(A) In the reception area
(B) Centrally located between exam rooms
(C) In the exam room
(D) At the nurses’ station
(C) In the exam room
A medical assistant is cleaning a room following a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure proper biohazardous waste handling of used gauze pads?
(A) Place the gauze pads in a red polyethylene bag
(B) Dispose of the gauze pads in a covered trash bin
(C) Soak the gauze pads in a sterilizing solution
(D) Place the gauze pads in a sharps container
(A) Place the gauze pads in a red polyethylene bag
Which of the following disposal methods should a medical assistant use in accordance with OSHA guidelines for handling biohazardous waste?
(A) Dispose of soiled bandages in a covered trash receptacle
(B) Contact a local waste management company for disposal instructions
(C) Label chemicals with their names and data before disposal
(D) Place used syringes in a red biohazard bag
(C) Label chemicals with their names and data before disposal
Which of the following concentrations of bleach solution should a medical assistant use as a disinfectant in a clinical setting?
(A) 1:10
(B) 1:5
(C) 1:20
(D) 1:1
(A) 1:10
According to CDC recommendations, what is the minimum length of time a medical assistant should spend scrubbing his hands with soap and water when performing hand hygiene?
(A) 10 seconds
(B) 15 seconds
(C) 20 seconds
(D) 25 seconds
(C) 20 seconds
