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three (3) correct answers.)

A. A throw rug is folded up at one corner.

B. Magazines are stacked on the side tables.

C. Sharps containers are placed by the entrance for biohazard pick-up.

D. Lights are turned on.

E. The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.

Your response:
The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
Correct response:
Magazines are stacked on the side tables., Lights are turned on., The path from the entrance to
the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
Rationale: Maintaining a clutter-free environment demonstrates professionalism and promotes
safety in the medical office. Also making the environment attractive and "welcoming" is also
part of concern for all patients. They perceive that the office is professional and inviting. Other
activities are part of the rest of the daily work but not necessarily a first priority.
A patient presents to the clinic with a paper towel wrapped around a deep laceration to his hand.
The medical assistant removes the paper towel and finds it is heavily saturated with blood. The
paper towel should be disposed of in a

A. biohazard sharps container.

B. yellow trash bin.

C. biohazard waste bin.

D. medical waste recycling container.

Your response:
biohazard waste bin.
Correct response:
biohazard waste bin.
Rationale: An item that is saturated with blood would be considered biohazard waste. There are
several different types of waste generated in a medical facility. Biohazard/medical waste would
be disposed of in red biohazard containers. Pharmacy hazardous waste (such as a chemotherapy
drug) is disposed of in yellow containers. A sharps container is generally a red biohazard
container that has hard sides so needles and sharp objects will not poke through the sides.
Generally speaking, non-contaminated plastics and paper products can sometimes be recycled.