NHA MA module 6 quiz

Which of the following is a direct mode of transmission?

contact with an infected person

In a health care setting, which of the following is the minimum amount of alcohol content that can be used in an alcohol-based sanitizer?

60%.

According to the CDC, which of the following is the first step a medical assistant should take after exposure to blood?

wash the area with soap and water

When using chemical sterilization, how long do instruments need to be submerged to be considered sterilized?

8 hr

OSHA regulations require employers to make which of the following vaccines available at no cost to health care workers?

Hepatitis B

A medical assistant is performing aseptic handwashing. How long should the assistant rub their hands vigorously with soap?

15-20 seconds

Which of the following is the goal of surgical asepsis?

To eliminate pathogenic micro-organisms

How often are health care facilities required to train their staff on guidelines for exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Annually

Which of the following is a common symptom of contracting an infectious disease?

headache

A health care worker is not feeling well and has a fever. In which of the following scenarios can the health care worker resume caring for patients?

After being fever-free for 24 hr without the help of fever-reducing medications

Which of the following is a virus?

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Histoplasmosis

Pinworms

Varicella

Varicella

Gloves should be worn during which of the following medical office tasks?

Handling anything contaminated with blood

How long should unwrapped items be sterilized in an autoclave?

20 min

Which of the following items should a medical assistant dispose of in a biohazard waste bag?

Gauze contaminated with blood

According to CDC guidelines, when can sterilized packages be used?

If the package has been stored in a cool, dry area and does not show watermarks

In which of the following scenarios should a medical assistant use medical aseptic techniques?

Washing hands prior to and after each patient encounter

Which of the following can be further classified as protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasite?

parasites

How often should the exposure control plan be updated if there are no changes?

Annually

What is the minimum temperature that must be reached to ensure the sterility of autoclaved items?

121.1 C (250 F)

Which of the following precautions should a medical assistant consider when a person is coughing or sneezing?

droplet precautions