Certified Medical Assistant Infection Control and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the excision of a sebaceous cyst, a procedure with a high potential for splashing of bodily fluids.
Which of the following combinations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is most appropriate according to Standard Precautions?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and a face shield

Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Gown and shoe covers

Answer

N95 respirator and gloves

Question 2

In the chain of infection, performing effective hand hygiene between patient encounters primarily breaks which of the following links?

Accepted Answer

Mode of Transmission

Answer

Infectious Agent

Answer

Portal of Entry

Answer

Susceptible Host

Question 3

Which of the following medical instruments requires high-level disinfection or sterilization before it can be reused on another patient?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal speculum

Answer

Stethoscope bell

Answer

Blood pressure cuff

Answer

Exam table surface

Question 4

A medical assistant accidentally sustains a needlestick from a used syringe. According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, what is the IMMEDIATE first step the assistant should take?

Accepted Answer

Wash the puncture site thoroughly with soap and water.

Answer

Report the incident to the immediate supervisor.

Answer

Complete a detailed incident report for documentation.

Answer

Proceed to the emergency department for post-exposure prophylaxis.

Question 5

The process of using a chemical agent, such as povidone-iodine, to prepare a patient's skin before a venipuncture or minor surgical procedure is known as:

Accepted Answer

Antisepsis

Answer

Disinfection

Answer

Sanitization

Answer

Sterilization

Question 6

A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after a procedure that resulted in several blood-saturated gauze pads. According to OSHA standards, what is the correct method for disposing of this waste?

Accepted Answer

Place them in a red biohazard bag.

Answer

Dispose of them in a puncture-proof sharps container.

Answer

Double-bag them in regular trash receptacles.

Answer

Place them in a designated pharmaceutical waste container.

A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the excision of a sebaceous cyst, a procedure with a high potential for splashing of bodily fluids.Which of the following combinations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is most appropriate according to Standard Precautions?

A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the excision of a sebaceous cyst, a procedure with a high potential for splashing of bodily fluids.
Which of the following combinations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is most appropriate according to Standard Precautions?