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67) 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.

68) 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

E. biohazard sharps container.

F. yellow trash bin.

G. biohazard waste bin.

H. medical waste recycling container.

69) A patient is discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of HIV and MRSA and comes
to the office for a follow-up appointment. What is the best method the medical assistant
could use to clean the nasal speculum, forceps, and hemostat used in the exam?

A. chemical sterilization

B. disinfect with 70% isopropyl alcohol

C. disinfect with sodium hypochlorite (1:10)

D. steam sterilization

70) For which of the following incidents is employer provided post-exposure follow-up
indicated?

A. an employee fall from a step stool while obtaining medical records

B. a polycup containing urine splashed into the eye of an employee

C. loss of power during an ECG procedure

D. an employee fall in the parking lot, resulting in a hand laceration