Module 4 Quiz – Safety, Infection Control, and Aseptic Technique

A medical assistant is taking the history of a new patient who reports experiencing recurrent episodes of unprovoked seizures. This history is most consistent with a diagnosis of:

A medical assistant is documenting a patient’s history of ‘osteoporosis’. What does this term describe?

When reviewing a patient’s chart, the medical assistant notices that the patient is allergic to penicillin, but the physician has just prescribed amoxicillin, a penicillin-based antibiotic. What is the most critical next step for the medical assistant?

A medical assistant is reviewing the clinic’s sharps injury log. What is the primary purpose of this log?

A medical assistant is preparing the examination room for a patient with a known airborne illness. In addition to standard precautions, the assistant ensures the room has proper ventilation and dons an N95 respirator. This action primarily demonstrates an understanding of which core concept?

A CCMA is counseling a 22-year-old patient on preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which of the following is the most crucial point to emphasize?

A patient with a history of well-controlled diabetes has a fasting blood glucose of 95 mg/dL and an HbA1c of 5.5%. How should the CCMA interpret these results?

Which of the following is the correct technique for hand hygiene before a sterile procedure?]]>

According to the CDC, what is the minimum amount of time a medical assistant should spend washing their hands with soap and water?

A Medical Assistant needs to place a sterile scalpel on the sterile field. How should this be done?

A medical assistant is responsible for sterilizing surgical instruments. Which method is most appropriate for achieving surgical asepsis?

A patient is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure that requires pre-authorization from their insurance company. The medical assistant’s responsibility is to:

A patient’s EKG shows a positive, rounded wave before each QRS complex, measuring 0.08 seconds in duration. This wave is most likely the:

A patient’s arm is positioned for venipuncture. The tourniquet is applied 3-4 inches above the antecubital fossa. How long can the tourniquet remain in place before it must be released?

On an EKG with a standard speed of 25 mm/sec, a PR interval measures 6 small squares. What is the duration of this interval, and is it within normal limits?