Clinical Procedures Midterm Exam
Questions with Complete Answers
The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____. - ANSWER-
asepsis
A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ____. -
ANSWER-maintaining strict housekeeping standards
A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen and so spreads the
disease is a ____. - ANSWER-carrier
Respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by ____. -
ANSWER-airborne transmission
A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another
person is called a(n) ____. - ANSWER-vector
Which of the following factors of host susceptibility are related to the pathogen? -
ANSWER-Point of entry
Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is an example of a(n) ____ factor in the
transmission of disease. - ANSWER-environmental
When a person develops food poisoning after eating at a restaurant salad bar, the
most likely form of transmission is ____. - ANSWER-foodborne
Principles of ____ must be applied to break the cycle of infection. - ANSWER-
asepsis
Max came home with an itchy red rash. When his mother took him to the
pediatrician, she determined that Max had chickenpox. The pediatrician asked if
other children at his daycare also have chickenpox, because this is a(n) ____. -
ANSWER-exogenous infection
A physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis is ____. -
ANSWER-designating a portion of the waiting room for sick patients
The most important aseptic procedure for a medical assistant is ____. - ANSWER-
proper hand hygiene
Aseptic hand washing includes ____. - ANSWER-keeping your hands lower than
your forearms
,Aseptic precautions include ____. - ANSWER-wearing gloves and a mask when
working with a patient if you have a cold
The goal of surgical asepsis is to ____. - ANSWER-keep organisms from entering
the body
The appropriate way to handle and dispose of contaminated sharps is to ____. -
ANSWER-place used sharps in a rigid, leakproof, puncture-resistant biohazardous
waste container
Red bags or bags that have a biohazardous waste label are used for ____. -
ANSWER-dressings contaminated with blood or body fluids
All biohazardous waste containers must have a(n) ____ label. - ANSWER-orange-
red
Standard Precautions apply to ____. - ANSWER-blood
Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste? - ANSWER-Place a
biohazardous container in a secondary container when there is a danger of
puncturing the primary container
Which of the following is the appropriate way to handle potentially infectious laundry
waste? - ANSWER-Place potentially infectious laundry in a red laundry bag marked
with a biohazard symbol
According to OSHA, Category I tasks - ANSWER-expose a worker to blood, body
fluids, or tissues.
According to OSHA, Category III tasks - ANSWER-do not require any precautions
other than hand hygiene.
The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are
____. - ANSWER-utility gloves
When an exposure incident occurs, the employee ____. - ANSWER-should be
tested for HBV and receive the vaccination if necessary
An employer is required to offer a medical worker the HBV vaccination within ____
days of starting employment. - ANSWER-10 days
Procedures that pose a high risk for possible transmission of an infection from a
healthcare worker to a patient include ____. - ANSWER-oral, obstetric, or
gynecologic procedures
The penalty for an OSHA violation when there is a substantial probability that death
or serious physical harm could result and when the employer knew, or should have
known, of the hazard, is____. - ANSWER-a mandatory fine of up to $7,000
,An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient's death
carries which of the following penalties? - ANSWER-Fine of up to $70,000 and/or up
to 6 months' imprisonment
The penalty for failure to correct a prior OSHA violation is a ____. - ANSWER-fine of
$7,000 for each day the violation continues past the date it was supposed to stop
A non-serious OSHA violation results in a ____. - ANSWER-discretionary fine of up
to $7,000
Which of the following is the appropriate OSHA precaution for administering
medicated nose drops to a patient? - ANSWER-Wash hands before and after the
procedure
Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations
established by the CDC? - ANSWER-Putting masks on all patients who show signs
of respiratory disease
Which of the following topics is not a required part of a medical office safety plan? -
ANSWER-Homeland security
When a hazard occurs that is not addressed specifically by an OSHA standard,
____. - ANSWER-the general duty clause takes effect.
The federal administration that was created in 1970 to help protect employee safety
in the workplace is ____. - ANSWER-OSHA.
Which of the following is not required by the OSHA Hazard Communication? -
ANSWER-Containers used to store nonhazardous waste must be clearly marked
Carla was putting away a shipment of laboratory chemicals when she noticed that a
bottle of formaldehyde was leaking. The liquid ran down her arm while she was
taking the bottle to the laboratory sink. Almost immediately, her arm became red and
irritated. She asks you what she should do. If you are not familiar with the
emergency first aid steps for a formaldehyde exposure, what is the first thing you
should do? - ANSWER-Consult the MSDS to find appropriate first aid measures for
formaldehyde
Which of the following is not a recommended safeguard against electrical hazards? -
ANSWER-Use equipment with frayed wires only when necessary
Which of the following constitutes a fire hazard in the medical office? - ANSWER-
Using an open flame in the laboratory
The number of fire extinguishers required in the medical office depends on ____. -
ANSWER-the office's size and number of rooms
How many people should be designated responsible for reporting a fire and
overseeing the office's emergency response? - ANSWER-2
, Which of the following is not a general precaution for chemical safety when you work
in a laboratory? - ANSWER-Hold chemicals directly under your nose when smelling
them
When Heather arrives at the lab to begin her shift, she notices a puddle of a
yellowish liquid on the floor near the door. There are no overturned bottles or other
indication of what the liquid might be. What should Heather do - ANSWER-Clean it
up following strict hazardous waste control procedures
Which of the following is a specific NIOSH recommendation for reducing work-
related musculoskeletal injuries? - ANSWER-Adjust your seat to the correct position
to prevent back strain
Tyler is returning from his lunch break. As he passes through the reception area, he
notices a small, bright pink pill lying on the floor near the counter. There are several
people in the reception/waiting area, including a few small children. What should
Tyler do? - ANSWER-Dispose of the medication properly, out of the reach of small
children
Which of the following is a special safety precaution that relates specifically to
patients with physical disabilities? - ANSWER-Never leave the patient alone in an
exam room
Which of the following items is not needed to fill out a communicable disease report
form? - ANSWER-Test results
Which of the following diseases must be reported to the National Notifiable Disease
Surveillance System of the CDC? - ANSWER-Rubella
Which of the following diseases does not have to be reported to the National
Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC? - ANSWER-Shingles
How should the medical assistant maintain sharps containers? - ANSWER-Close the
sharps container lid securely before preparing it for disposal.
OSHA regulations do NOT include: - ANSWER-sterilization
The period of time from exposure until the first symptoms of disease appear is
known as which pathogenic stage? - ANSWER-Incubation period
What guideline should be followed when working with blood or blood products? -
ANSWER-Employees should use appropriate PPE
As a medical assistant, you should be knowledgeable regarding prevention of
antibiotic-resistant organisms. Which of the following would NOT be a preventive
strategy used in the medical office? - ANSWER-Prompt treatment during the
inflammatory response
Questions with Complete Answers
The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____. - ANSWER-
asepsis
A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ____. -
ANSWER-maintaining strict housekeeping standards
A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen and so spreads the
disease is a ____. - ANSWER-carrier
Respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by ____. -
ANSWER-airborne transmission
A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another
person is called a(n) ____. - ANSWER-vector
Which of the following factors of host susceptibility are related to the pathogen? -
ANSWER-Point of entry
Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is an example of a(n) ____ factor in the
transmission of disease. - ANSWER-environmental
When a person develops food poisoning after eating at a restaurant salad bar, the
most likely form of transmission is ____. - ANSWER-foodborne
Principles of ____ must be applied to break the cycle of infection. - ANSWER-
asepsis
Max came home with an itchy red rash. When his mother took him to the
pediatrician, she determined that Max had chickenpox. The pediatrician asked if
other children at his daycare also have chickenpox, because this is a(n) ____. -
ANSWER-exogenous infection
A physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis is ____. -
ANSWER-designating a portion of the waiting room for sick patients
The most important aseptic procedure for a medical assistant is ____. - ANSWER-
proper hand hygiene
Aseptic hand washing includes ____. - ANSWER-keeping your hands lower than
your forearms
,Aseptic precautions include ____. - ANSWER-wearing gloves and a mask when
working with a patient if you have a cold
The goal of surgical asepsis is to ____. - ANSWER-keep organisms from entering
the body
The appropriate way to handle and dispose of contaminated sharps is to ____. -
ANSWER-place used sharps in a rigid, leakproof, puncture-resistant biohazardous
waste container
Red bags or bags that have a biohazardous waste label are used for ____. -
ANSWER-dressings contaminated with blood or body fluids
All biohazardous waste containers must have a(n) ____ label. - ANSWER-orange-
red
Standard Precautions apply to ____. - ANSWER-blood
Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste? - ANSWER-Place a
biohazardous container in a secondary container when there is a danger of
puncturing the primary container
Which of the following is the appropriate way to handle potentially infectious laundry
waste? - ANSWER-Place potentially infectious laundry in a red laundry bag marked
with a biohazard symbol
According to OSHA, Category I tasks - ANSWER-expose a worker to blood, body
fluids, or tissues.
According to OSHA, Category III tasks - ANSWER-do not require any precautions
other than hand hygiene.
The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are
____. - ANSWER-utility gloves
When an exposure incident occurs, the employee ____. - ANSWER-should be
tested for HBV and receive the vaccination if necessary
An employer is required to offer a medical worker the HBV vaccination within ____
days of starting employment. - ANSWER-10 days
Procedures that pose a high risk for possible transmission of an infection from a
healthcare worker to a patient include ____. - ANSWER-oral, obstetric, or
gynecologic procedures
The penalty for an OSHA violation when there is a substantial probability that death
or serious physical harm could result and when the employer knew, or should have
known, of the hazard, is____. - ANSWER-a mandatory fine of up to $7,000
,An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient's death
carries which of the following penalties? - ANSWER-Fine of up to $70,000 and/or up
to 6 months' imprisonment
The penalty for failure to correct a prior OSHA violation is a ____. - ANSWER-fine of
$7,000 for each day the violation continues past the date it was supposed to stop
A non-serious OSHA violation results in a ____. - ANSWER-discretionary fine of up
to $7,000
Which of the following is the appropriate OSHA precaution for administering
medicated nose drops to a patient? - ANSWER-Wash hands before and after the
procedure
Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations
established by the CDC? - ANSWER-Putting masks on all patients who show signs
of respiratory disease
Which of the following topics is not a required part of a medical office safety plan? -
ANSWER-Homeland security
When a hazard occurs that is not addressed specifically by an OSHA standard,
____. - ANSWER-the general duty clause takes effect.
The federal administration that was created in 1970 to help protect employee safety
in the workplace is ____. - ANSWER-OSHA.
Which of the following is not required by the OSHA Hazard Communication? -
ANSWER-Containers used to store nonhazardous waste must be clearly marked
Carla was putting away a shipment of laboratory chemicals when she noticed that a
bottle of formaldehyde was leaking. The liquid ran down her arm while she was
taking the bottle to the laboratory sink. Almost immediately, her arm became red and
irritated. She asks you what she should do. If you are not familiar with the
emergency first aid steps for a formaldehyde exposure, what is the first thing you
should do? - ANSWER-Consult the MSDS to find appropriate first aid measures for
formaldehyde
Which of the following is not a recommended safeguard against electrical hazards? -
ANSWER-Use equipment with frayed wires only when necessary
Which of the following constitutes a fire hazard in the medical office? - ANSWER-
Using an open flame in the laboratory
The number of fire extinguishers required in the medical office depends on ____. -
ANSWER-the office's size and number of rooms
How many people should be designated responsible for reporting a fire and
overseeing the office's emergency response? - ANSWER-2
, Which of the following is not a general precaution for chemical safety when you work
in a laboratory? - ANSWER-Hold chemicals directly under your nose when smelling
them
When Heather arrives at the lab to begin her shift, she notices a puddle of a
yellowish liquid on the floor near the door. There are no overturned bottles or other
indication of what the liquid might be. What should Heather do - ANSWER-Clean it
up following strict hazardous waste control procedures
Which of the following is a specific NIOSH recommendation for reducing work-
related musculoskeletal injuries? - ANSWER-Adjust your seat to the correct position
to prevent back strain
Tyler is returning from his lunch break. As he passes through the reception area, he
notices a small, bright pink pill lying on the floor near the counter. There are several
people in the reception/waiting area, including a few small children. What should
Tyler do? - ANSWER-Dispose of the medication properly, out of the reach of small
children
Which of the following is a special safety precaution that relates specifically to
patients with physical disabilities? - ANSWER-Never leave the patient alone in an
exam room
Which of the following items is not needed to fill out a communicable disease report
form? - ANSWER-Test results
Which of the following diseases must be reported to the National Notifiable Disease
Surveillance System of the CDC? - ANSWER-Rubella
Which of the following diseases does not have to be reported to the National
Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC? - ANSWER-Shingles
How should the medical assistant maintain sharps containers? - ANSWER-Close the
sharps container lid securely before preparing it for disposal.
OSHA regulations do NOT include: - ANSWER-sterilization
The period of time from exposure until the first symptoms of disease appear is
known as which pathogenic stage? - ANSWER-Incubation period
What guideline should be followed when working with blood or blood products? -
ANSWER-Employees should use appropriate PPE
As a medical assistant, you should be knowledgeable regarding prevention of
antibiotic-resistant organisms. Which of the following would NOT be a preventive
strategy used in the medical office? - ANSWER-Prompt treatment during the
inflammatory response
