At which of the following times should a sharps container be closed for disposal?

Question 1

Question 1 of 5

Answer

A. When completely full

B. At the end of each workday

C. When three-fourths full

D. After surgical office procedures are completed

Question 2

Question 2 of 5

The partner of a patient comes into the office demanding to know what the patient was seen for and why they were charged for the visit. Which of the following is the best way for the medical assistant to handle this situation when no medical records release authorization form is on file?

Answer

A. Advise them that privacy regulations prevent releasing patient information regardless of their relationship to the patient.

B. Verbally share the patient information with them since they are the subscriber on the patient's medical insurance.

C. Reassure them that they have nothing to worry about since their partner's visit was only a follow-up to a minor surgery.

D. Instruct them to provide proof of identity prior to providing the requested information.

Question 3

Question 3 of 5

Answer

A. Review Safety Data Sheets.

B. Document the incident in the patient's chart.

C. Follow the health care facility's exposure control plan.

D. Wash hands and remain quiet about the incident.

Question 4

Question 4 of 5

Answer

A. Immediately clean the wound with soap and water.

B. Wash the wound from the edge inward.

C. Pat the wound with alcohol pads.

D. Cover the wound with dry sterile dressing.

Question 5

Question 5 of 5

Answer

A. Continuous positive airway pressure machine

At which of the following times should a sharps container be closed for disposal?

A. When completely full

B. At the end of each workday

C. When three-fourths full

D. After surgical office procedures are completed

The partner of a patient comes into the office demanding to know what the patient was seen for and why they were charged for the visit. Which of the following is the best way for the medical assistant to handle this situation when no medical records release authorization form is on file?

A. Advise them that privacy regulations prevent releasing patient information regardless of their relationship to the patient.

B. Verbally share the patient information with them since they are the subscriber on the patient's medical insurance.

C. Reassure them that they have nothing to worry about since their partner's visit was only a follow-up to a minor surgery.

D. Instruct them to provide proof of identity prior to providing the requested information.

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take after experiencing an accidental needlestick?

A. Review Safety Data Sheets.

B. Document the incident in the patient's chart.

C. Follow the health care facility's exposure control plan.

D. Wash hands and remain quiet about the incident.

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing wound care ordered by a provider?

A. Immediately clean the wound with soap and water.

B. Wash the wound from the edge inward.

C. Pat the wound with alcohol pads.

D. Cover the wound with dry sterile dressing.

Which of the following equipment should a medical assistant expect a provider to order for a patient who reports snoring and fatigue?

A. Continuous positive airway pressure machine

B. Hospital bed with adjustable height and side rails

C. Compression stockings

D. Wheelchair

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