Patient Care Areas

Question 1

What is OSHA’s hazard communication standard? (HCS)

Answer 1

workers have the right to know about chemicals in the workplace

Question 2

What are safety data sheets?

Answer 2

contain information on each chemical

Question 3

What must each chemical container have?

Answer 3

hazard label

Question 4

What must each chemical label have?

Answer 4

• quick and simple graphics
• manufacturer’s name and address
• product identifier

Question 5

What are some general precautions for chemicals?

Answer 5

store caustic chemicals and other hazards below eye level to reduce risk of it getting in the eyes
- carry chemicals with both hands
- work in properly-ventilated area
- wear protective gear to prevent harm to skin
- remove protective gear before leaving lab

Question 6

What are the safety rules for the eyewash station?

Answer 6

• know where it is
• check monthly to see if it works
• use for 15 minutes for exposure

Question 7

What are hazards found in a medical office?

Answer 7

physical
chemical
biohazardous

Question 8

What are the rules for electrical safety?

Answer 8

• know location of power shutoffs
• avoid using extension cords
• observe frayed electrical wires
• dry hands before working with electrical devices
• do not position electrical devices near water

Question 9

What is a fire blanket for?

Answer 9

to smother flames

Question 10

How do you use fire extinguisher?

Answer 10

Pull the pin
Aim the hose
Squeeze handles
Sweep at the fire base

Question 11

What is an emergency action plan?

Answer 11

outlines employees’ responsibilities

Question 12

Why do we need emergency action plan?

Answer 12

to reduce panic in an emergency
- reduce likelihood of severe bodily injury

Question 13

What is included in a building evacuation route?

Answer 13

maps with current location and nearest exit
- halls leading to exit should have emergency lighting
- clutter free halls
- large exit routes

Question 14

What is ergonomics?

Answer 14

study of the way people work

Question 15

Why is ergonomics important?

Answer 15

• health and safe posture
• adjust seating to correct position
• take breaks from computer work
• lift properly (with legs not back)
• wrist straight at computer

Question 16

In terms of care and maintenance of the exam room, what are some duties of the medical assistant?

Answer 16

• know equipment and supplies
• practice infection control
• prepare and maintain rooms, equipment, supplies

Question 17

What should MAs sanitize and disinfection?

Answer 17

items that touch only health, intact skin
- blood pressure cuff
- ophthalmoscope
- otoscope
- penlight
- reflex hammer
- tuning fork
- counter tops

Question 18

What are the proper chemicals for cleaning?

Answer 18

1:10 or 10% bleach solution for counter tops