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A. Protect the patient from injury.

B. Activate EMS.

C. Notify the physician.

D. Draw blood for laboratory tests.

32) An older adult patient arrives to have blood drawn. While assessing the arms for
venipuncture, the medical assistant notices scar tissue in the anticubital areas and is
unable to palpate a vein. Which of the following is an appropriate alternative course of
action?

A. Draw blood from the hand using an evacuated tube system.

B. Draw blood from the hand using a winged infusion set.

C. Use a larger gauge needle to penetrate through the scar tissue.

D. Perform a capillary puncture on the lateral thumb.

33) Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take in the event of a
chemical disinfectant spill?

A. clean the area thoroughly with soap and water

B. contact poison control for instructions

C. refer to the MSDS

D. apply baking soda to neutralize toxins