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MA NHA exam prepA medical assistant receives a splash of potentially infectious material to the eyes while
collecting a urine specimen. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant
take to prevent the spread of infection?
a) rinse eyes with mild soap and water for 5min
b) flush eyes at an eyewash station for at least 15min
c) apply a cool compress to eyes for 1hr
d) massage eyes with a clean cloth for 10min ANSWER- B (flush eyes at an eyewash
station for at least 15min)
which of the following concentrations of bleach solution should a MA use as a
disinfectant in a clinical setting?
a) 1:10
b) 1:5
c) 1:20
d) 1:1 ANSWER- A (1:10)
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 sanitizers should be used in conjunction with a bleach solution
d) hand sanitizer should be applied to dry hands ANSWER- D (hand sanitizer should be
applied to dry hands)
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 1.3cm past the tip of the finger
d) remove artificial nails when working with high-risk populations ANSWER- D (remove
artificial nails when working with high risk populations)
according to CDC recommendations, what is the minimum length of time a MA should
spend scrubbing hands with soap and water when performing hand hygiene?
,a) 10sec
b) 15sec
c) 20sec
d) 25sec ANSWER- B (15sec)
a MA is washing infectious debris off several sharp surgical instruments, Which of the
following actions should the MA 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 ANSWER- D (wear utility gloves
while sanitizing the instruments)
which of the following methods should a MA use when storing a disinfected endoscope?
a) hang vertically
b) flat on a clean, dry surface
c) an airtight container
d) original container ANSWER- A (hang vertically)
a MA is preparing to sterilize a vaginal speculum. Which of the following sterilization
techniques should the MA use?
a) ultrasonic
b) gas
c) autoclave
d) ionizing radiation ANSWER- C (autoclave)
a MA is loading prepackaged hemostats into an autoclave. Which of the following
actions should the MA 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 ANSWER-
C (organize the packages loosely without touching the walls of the autoclave)
a patient who is coughing and sneezing repeatedly enters the reception area at a clinic.
Which of the following actions should a MA take?
a) allow the patient to remain in the reception area
b) assist the patient into an exam room
c) notify the provider of the patient's condition immediately
,d) distribute mask to other patients in the reception area ANSWER- B (assist patient
into exam room)
which of the following steps should a MA take to follow aseptic guidelines when
administering injections?
a) don full 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 ANSWER- B (wipe the injection site in
alcohol pad)
which of the following procedures requires a MA to use aseptic techniques?
a) cryosurgery
b) sonogram
c) sigmoidoscopy
d) suturing ANSWER- D (suturing)
which of the following disposal methods should a MA use in accordance with OSHA
guidelines for handling biohazard 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 date before disposal
d) place used syringes in a red biohazard bag ANSWER- C (label chemical with name
and date before disposal)
a MA is cleaning a room following a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions
should the MA 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 ANSWER- A (place gauze pads in a red
polyethylene bag)
a MA is reviewing OSHA regulations regarding sharps container placement. Which of
the following locations should the MA place the container?
a) reception area
b) centrally located between exam rooms
c) exam room
d) nurses' station ANSWER- C (Exam room)
Which of the following blood test is used to monitor dosage of anticoagulant therapy?
, a) CBC
b) PT/INR
c) UA
d) lipid profile
e) bleeding time ANSWER- B (PT/INR)
medications in which of the following categories provide pain relief without sedations?
a) hypnotics
b) anesthetics
c) analgesics
d) antiemetics
e)antibiotics ANSWER- C (analgesics)
if a MA has questions about the dosage of a medication order, he/she should
a) consult the reference book for the usual dosage for the patient
b) ask a coworker to read the order for him and verify the dosage
c) check the medication supply to see what dosage is available to administer
d) verify the dosage with the physician who wrote the order
e) call the pharmacy to verify the usual dosage for the medication ANSWER- d (verify
dosage with physician)
a parenteral medication is one that's administered
a) via injection
b) in a pill form
c) topically
d) enteric coated
e) sublingually ANSWER- a (via injection)
the generic name of a medication is
a) always capitalized
b) trademarked by the manufacturer
c) related to the chemical makeup of the drug
d) protected by copyright
e) its assigned or official name ANSWER- e (assigned or official name)
transdermal medications are not available for
a) relief of pain
b) administration of nitroglycerin
c) delivery of birth control medications
d) administration of anticoagulants
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