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Chapter 22-25 Study plan

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How should a medical assistant verify that items placed in an autoclave have been properly sterilized?
By checking biological indicators that we placed with the load
Which of the following is an example of a human disease caused by a parasite?
amebiasis
A homeless man is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of TB. Because TB is transmitted through the air, what is the most appropriate personal protective equipment to use when caring for this patient?
gloves, gown, N-95
Which of the following bloodborne pathogen diseases is caused by a form of viral hepatitis transmitted in infected blood, causing chronic liver disease
Hep C
A patient sustains a deep cut on her forearm that is severely bleeding. While waiting for emergency medical services to arrive, direct pressure should be applied to the wound at which pressure point
brachial
A medical assistant is working with chemicals in the lab.
Tasting or smelling chemicals to identify them
A patient who is HIV positive presents to the lab for blood work. What is the best way to stay safe when drawing blood?
standard precautions
What is the typical schedule for the MMR vaccine?
Dose 1 between 12 and 15 months of age and dose 2 at 4-6 years of age
What is the main symptom of a choking emergency
Cant speak
How do the cilia that line the nose and respiratory tracts help the body fight off microorganisms
they beat toward the outside of the body to help remove microorganisms
Which of the following is an add on safety device used to prevent needlestick injuries
A needle with a hinged safety cover
A MA is drawing up an injection and accidentally contaminates the needle by dropping it on the floor. Which of the following is an appropriate action
replace the needle with a new one
A pediatric medical office has just received a notification of recall for a vaccine that is administered to patients in the office
Manufacturer and lost number of the vaccine
Which of the following immunizations do babies born in the US receive within 24 hours of birth
hep B
Which of the following is true when wrapping instruments to place in the autoclave
Hinge should be kept open
Which element of the infection cycle refers to an animal, insect, or human whose body is able to sustain the growth of a pathogen?
reservoir host
A mosquito bite would be categorized as which element of the cycle of infection
means of transmission
A physician has ordered bloodwork for a patient to include a quantitative chorionic gonadotropin level. Since this requires a serum sample which tube should be used?
red/grey
Which of the following is an example of risk management
Assessing lab work space to implement safer work practices
Which of the following should be performed when preparing a hinged instrument for sterilization?
open the hinge
An 18 month old child presents with a cough with a noticeable whoop sound upon inhalation. What precautions should be taken
droplet
Sometimes referred to as clean technique which method of infection control for a MA is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of microorganisms
medical asepsis
smalled known infectious agents
viruses
a 32 year old male stepped on a rust nail in his garage. How often should a tetanus booster be given?
10 years
A MA identifies a drugs indication as treating inflammation, allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disorders. What classification of drug is this
corticosteroid
Which of the following is a requirement for the growth and survical of aerobic microorganisms
be exposed to temperatures around 98f
Which body fluid is generally considered safe and does not necessarily require the use of standard precautions
sweat
To avoid cross contamination what is the best order for removing multiple types of personal protective equipment
gloves gown face shield
How should a medical assistant verify that items placed in an autoclave have been properly sterilized?
standard To avoid cross contamination what is the best order for removing multiple types of personal protective equipment
To avoid cross contamination what is the best order for removing multiple types of personal protective equipment
To avoid cross contamination what is the best order for removing multiple types of personal protective equipment
To avoid cross contamination what is the best order for removing multiple types of personal protective equipment
To avoid cross contamination what is the best order for removing multiple types of personal protective equipment
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