MA100 Study-Outline #1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
After reading the section on Complementary and Alternative
Medicine, identify some types of treatment that would be
studied by the National Center for Complementary and
Integrative Health. Correct Answers Acupuncture
Be familiar with all glove guidelines. Correct Answers 1. Keep
fingernails trimmed short (less than inch long) to reduce the risk
of tearing the gloves during application and use.
2. Wear the correct size glove. Gloves that are too small may rip
as they are applied or may become uncomfortable to wear.
Gloves that are too large may make it difficult to perform tasks.
3. Do not store gloves in areas where there are extremes in
temperatures (e.g., near a heater or air conditioner). These
conditions can cause the gloves to deteriorate.
Be familiar with the common layout and three basic areas of
physician's offices Correct Answers a reception area and
waiting room, examination and treatment rooms,
Be familiar with the differences between the types of
microorganisms. Correct Answers Microorganisms are tiny
living plants or animals that cannot be seen with the naked eye
but must be viewed with the aid of a microscope. Common types
of microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi,
and animal parasites.
,Be familiar with the housekeeping procedures of OSHA. Correct
Answers 1. The cleaning and decontamination of equipment
and work surfaces after completing procedures that involve
blood or OPIM.
2. The cleaning and decontamination of all equipment and work
surfaces as soon as possible after exposure to blood or OPIMs.
3. Inspect and decontaminate all reusable receptacles, such as
bins, pails, and cans, on a regular basis.
4. Do not pick up broken, contaminated glassware with your
hands, even if you are wearing gloves. Use mechanical means,
such as a brush and dustpan, tongs, and forceps
5. Protective coverings, such as plastic wrap and aluminum foil,
may be used to cover work surfaces or equipment, but they must
be removed or replaced if contamination occurs.
6. Handle contaminated laundry as little as possible and with
appropriate personal protective equipment.
7. If the outside of a biohazard container becomes contaminated,
it must be placed in a second suitable container.
8. Biohazard sharps containers (Fig. 17.11) must be closable,
puncture resistant, and leakproof.
Be familiar with types of exposure incidents. Correct Answers
An exposure incident is defined as a specific incident involving
eye, nose, mouth, or other mucous membrane, nonintact skin, or
, parenteral contact with blood or OPIMs resulting from an
employee's duties.
Define the three trends in health care Correct Answers First
trend is the desire of those who pay the bills
Second trend is to encourage the general public to become more
responsible for their own good health and management of
chronic conditions.
the third trend is an increased understanding, through empirical
evidence (information learned from experimental research), that
people feel better the less they must be confined to a hospital or
go to a hospital for treatment.
Familiarize yourself with the details about the following
certifying agencies and the medical assistant certification exam
they offer: Correct Answers a. AAMA(American Association
of Medical Assistants) - to take examination must have
graduated from MA program accredited by CAAHEP or
ABHES
Passing this examination allows a MA to use the title
CMA(AAMA) on all documents.
b. AMT(American Medical Technologists)- To take the RMA
examination, an individual must have (1) graduated from a
medical assisting program that includes at least 720 hours of
training in an institution that is accredited by an organization
approved by the U.S. Department of Education; (2) graduated
from a formal medical services program of the U.S. Armed
Forces; (3) been employed full-time in the profession of medical
assisting for at least 5 of the previous 7 years; or (4) been
instructing in an accredited MA program for between 1 and 5
Solutions
After reading the section on Complementary and Alternative
Medicine, identify some types of treatment that would be
studied by the National Center for Complementary and
Integrative Health. Correct Answers Acupuncture
Be familiar with all glove guidelines. Correct Answers 1. Keep
fingernails trimmed short (less than inch long) to reduce the risk
of tearing the gloves during application and use.
2. Wear the correct size glove. Gloves that are too small may rip
as they are applied or may become uncomfortable to wear.
Gloves that are too large may make it difficult to perform tasks.
3. Do not store gloves in areas where there are extremes in
temperatures (e.g., near a heater or air conditioner). These
conditions can cause the gloves to deteriorate.
Be familiar with the common layout and three basic areas of
physician's offices Correct Answers a reception area and
waiting room, examination and treatment rooms,
Be familiar with the differences between the types of
microorganisms. Correct Answers Microorganisms are tiny
living plants or animals that cannot be seen with the naked eye
but must be viewed with the aid of a microscope. Common types
of microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi,
and animal parasites.
,Be familiar with the housekeeping procedures of OSHA. Correct
Answers 1. The cleaning and decontamination of equipment
and work surfaces after completing procedures that involve
blood or OPIM.
2. The cleaning and decontamination of all equipment and work
surfaces as soon as possible after exposure to blood or OPIMs.
3. Inspect and decontaminate all reusable receptacles, such as
bins, pails, and cans, on a regular basis.
4. Do not pick up broken, contaminated glassware with your
hands, even if you are wearing gloves. Use mechanical means,
such as a brush and dustpan, tongs, and forceps
5. Protective coverings, such as plastic wrap and aluminum foil,
may be used to cover work surfaces or equipment, but they must
be removed or replaced if contamination occurs.
6. Handle contaminated laundry as little as possible and with
appropriate personal protective equipment.
7. If the outside of a biohazard container becomes contaminated,
it must be placed in a second suitable container.
8. Biohazard sharps containers (Fig. 17.11) must be closable,
puncture resistant, and leakproof.
Be familiar with types of exposure incidents. Correct Answers
An exposure incident is defined as a specific incident involving
eye, nose, mouth, or other mucous membrane, nonintact skin, or
, parenteral contact with blood or OPIMs resulting from an
employee's duties.
Define the three trends in health care Correct Answers First
trend is the desire of those who pay the bills
Second trend is to encourage the general public to become more
responsible for their own good health and management of
chronic conditions.
the third trend is an increased understanding, through empirical
evidence (information learned from experimental research), that
people feel better the less they must be confined to a hospital or
go to a hospital for treatment.
Familiarize yourself with the details about the following
certifying agencies and the medical assistant certification exam
they offer: Correct Answers a. AAMA(American Association
of Medical Assistants) - to take examination must have
graduated from MA program accredited by CAAHEP or
ABHES
Passing this examination allows a MA to use the title
CMA(AAMA) on all documents.
b. AMT(American Medical Technologists)- To take the RMA
examination, an individual must have (1) graduated from a
medical assisting program that includes at least 720 hours of
training in an institution that is accredited by an organization
approved by the U.S. Department of Education; (2) graduated
from a formal medical services program of the U.S. Armed
Forces; (3) been employed full-time in the profession of medical
assisting for at least 5 of the previous 7 years; or (4) been
instructing in an accredited MA program for between 1 and 5
