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A patient notices the symbol above on the door and asks what it means. The medical assistant
should tell the patient the symbol means
A. isolation precautions required.
B. radiation in use.
C. emergency eye wash station.
D. biohazard material present.
Your response:
biohazard material present.
Correct response:
biohazard material present.
Rationale: This symbol accompanied by the term ‘biohazard’ serves as a warning that materials
in or around the area constitute a health risk and could cause human disease or harm.
The patient receiving an albuterol treatment by nebulizer in the clinic complains of tremors,
nausea, blurred vision, and headache. Which of the following actions should the medical
assistant take?
A. Decrease the oxygen flow meter to three liters per minute.
B. Report these symptoms to the physician.
