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CCMA
Unit 3 (Chapters 5 and 6)
| Answer | Question |
|---|---|
| Mode of transmission | Which link in the chain of infection is most directly broken when an MA wears a mask and gloves before entering the room of a patient with an active cough? |
| Phone number and address where the emergency is happening | What information should an MA be prepared to give when calling emergency services? |
| Wash hands | What is the single most important thing an MA can do to prevent the spread of disease? |
| Assess the situation and assess the victim | What are the first two steps to take when approaching an emergency? |
| Using a sterile needle and syringe taken from a sterile field | Which action demonstrates surgical asepsis when giving a patient an injection? |
| Abdominal thrusts | What should an MA do when a choking patient cannot speak, breathe, or cough? |
| With every patient | With whom should an MA use Standard Precautions? |
| Elevate the patient's legs unless there is a head or abdominal injury | What action should an MA take when a patient is showing signs of shock? |
| Immediately after the exposure happens | When should an MA report an accidental blood exposure to the eye? |
| Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard | What should an MA do for a patient with a severe bleeding wound? |
| Hepatitis B virus (HBV) | Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen? |
| Dyspnea | What is the medical term for difficulty breathing? |
| A bleach-based (sporicidal) disinfectant | What is the best choice for cleaning surfaces after treating a patient with C. diff? |
| Run cool water over the burn | What is the best first aid for a minor burn? |
| Gloves, gown, then mask and goggles | What is the proper order for removing PPE? |
| Syncope | What is the medical term for fainting? |
| The MA should use surgical asepsis | What should an MA use when setting up a sterile field for a minor surgical procedure? |
| Loosen tight clothing around the neck and call 911 | What should an MA do first when a patient is awake and complaining of chest pain? |
| A sharps container | Which of the following is an example of an engineering control? |
| Too little food | What can cause an insulin reaction (hypoglycemia)? |
| Place the patient in a room that keeps contaminated air inside | What should an MA do when a patient with suspected tuberculosis needs to be seen in the office? |
| Hypoglycemia | What is another name for an insulin reaction? |
| Disinfection kills some pathogens but does not destroy all of them | Which statement about disinfection is true? |
| Sweet | What does the breath of a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis smell like? |
| Soap and water | Which method of hand hygiene should an MA use when hands are visibly soiled with blood? |
| A stroke | What may be occurring when a patient suddenly cannot speak clearly and has weakness on one side of the body? |
| The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease | Which statement about hepatitis B (HBV) is true? |
| To make sure the patient is safe | What is the main goal during a seizure? |
| MRSA | Which of the following is a multidrug-resistant organism? |
| Once a year | How often must facilities provide training in responding to hazards, according to the study material? |
| Gown, mask and goggles, then gloves | What is the correct order for donning PPE? |
| Physical | What type of hazard does OSHA consider exposure to radiation? |
| Direct or indirect contact | How is conjunctivitis spread? |
| Information about emergency response actions | What information does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain? |
| Tongs or another mechanical device | How should an MA pick up a contaminated needle that has been dropped on the floor? |
| Fulcrum and lever | Which term relates to body mechanics? |
| Have an exposure control plan | What does the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard require employers to have? |
| Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury | Which statement about body mechanics is true? |
| Contact precautions | Which type of Transmission-Based Precautions is most appropriate for a patient with a wound that is draining heavily? |
| Stand with legs shoulder-width apart and lift with the leg muscles | What is the proper technique for lifting a heavy box of supplies? |
| At least 20 seconds | How long should an MA use friction when washing hands? |
| Remove patients, Activate alarm or call 911, Contain fire, Extinguish | What does RACE stand for? |
| Make sure the container is not leaking and is clean on the outside | What should an MA do before placing a specimen container in a biohazard transport bag? |
| Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | Where can an MA find information about how long to wash the skin after accidentally splashing disinfectant on it? |
| Not recapping needles | Which work practice control helps prevent needlesticks? |
| In a special biohazard waste bag | How should nonsharp waste containing blood or body fluids be discarded? |
| Pull the gloves off so the outside of each glove turns inward | How should an MA properly remove disposable gloves after patient care? |
| Exposure to radiation | What does a dosimeter measure? |
| Following Standard Precautions in caring for all patients | Which is an MA responsibility related to infection prevention? |
| Block the space under the door with a wet towel or clothing and wait for help | What should an MA do if a fire is outside the room, the door feels hot, and there is no window or other way out? |
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