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Your response:
CLIA
Correct response:
CLIA
Rationale: CLIA – Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments 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. OSHA - Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, a federal agency of the United States that regulates workplace safety and
health. FDA - Food & Drug Administration is a federal agency of the United States Department
of Health and Human Services. DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration is a United States
federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Justice, tasked with combating
drug smuggling and use within the United States.
A large open container of isopropyl alcohol is spilled on the floor in the clinic waiting area. The
medical office assistant should use which of the following resources for information about the
chemical and any necessary procedure?

A. Material Safety Data Sheet

B. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

C. Poison Control Center

D. Physician’s Desk Reference

Your response:
Material Safety Data Sheet
Correct response:
Material Safety Data Sheet
Rationale: Access to Material Safety Data Sheets is an OSHA compliance requirement. Each
MSDS contains information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental)
and how to work safely with chemical products. It is an essential starting point for the
development of a complete health and safety program. 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. A poison control center is a medical facility that is able to provide immediate,
free, and expert treatment advice and assistance over the telephone in case of exposure to
poisonous or hazardous substances. The purpose of the Physician's Desk Reference is to provide
a compendium compiled annually, containing information supplied by drug manufacturers about
drugs, primarily prescription drugs and products used in diagnostic procedures in the United
States. A Material Safety Data Sheet includes information such as physical, health, and
environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing,
and transporting chemicals including all safe handling practices, and emergency control
measures in the medical office.
The patient was seen in the office for follow up evaluation post CVA. The doctor noticed
significant weakness on the patient’s left side. Which of the following should the medical
assistant expect to perform?