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If a medical assistant has questions about disposing of outdated hazardous chemicals, where
should the medical assistant look to find this information?

A. HIPAA

B. MSDS

C. CLIA

D. NIOSH

Your response:
NIOSH
Correct response:
MSDS
Rationale: A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a hazardous chemical reference. It provides
healthcare workers with procedures for working with substances safety to ensure regulatory
compliance. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 are United States
federal regulatory standards that apply to all clinical laboratory testing performed on humans in
the United States, except clinical trials and basic research. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act) requires medical professionals to protect the confidentiality of patients’
health information. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) makes
recommendations for preventing illness and injury acquired on the job.
A child’s weight should be recorded in

A. kg.

B. grams.

C. lbs.

D. mcg.

Your response:
lbs.
Correct response:
kg.
Rationale: To ensure accuracy in medication dosing (weight-based in kg for infants/ children),
tracking growth, and important in tracking fluid/ hydration needs. Weigh infants at the same