CCMA Infection Control and Sterilization 2

Question 1

The standard handwashing technique recommended by the CDC requires scrubbing hands for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

10 seconds

Answer

60 seconds

Question 2

Which organization sets the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that medical assistants must follow?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

CDC

Answer

HIPAA

Answer

CLIA

Question 3

Which disinfectant is considered a tuberculocidal and is appropriate for environmental surface disinfection?

Accepted Answer

Phenolic compounds

Answer

Isopropyl alcohol 70%

Answer

Quaternary ammonium compounds alone

Answer

Distilled water with bleach 1:1000

Question 4

When removing contaminated gloves, what is the correct technique to avoid self-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Grasp the outside of one glove to remove it, then slide fingers under the remaining glove's inside cuff

Answer

Pull both gloves off by the fingertips simultaneously

Answer

Use scissors to cut the gloves off

Answer

Remove gloves under running water

Question 5

A sharp needle used on a patient should be disposed of immediately in which container?

Accepted Answer

Sharps container

Answer

Regular trash bin

Answer

Biohazard bag

Answer

Cardboard box

Question 6

Contact precautions are primarily used for pathogens spread by which route?

Accepted Answer

Direct or indirect contact with patient or environment

Answer

Airborne particles

Answer

Droplets larger than 5 microns

Answer

Fecal-oral route only