Page 25 - EXAM PER CATEGORY

71) Which of the following diseases is a healthcare worker at the greatest risk of developing
following an exposure incident with blood from a needle stick injury?

A. HSV

B. HAV

C. HPV

D. HBV

72) Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first after coming in
direct contact with a patient’s blood via needlestick injury?

A. Obtain the Hep B vaccine if not currently immunized.

B. Apply pressure at the site to stop bleeding.

C. Flush the area with water and thoroughly wash it.

D. Inform the patient about the incident.

73) Disinfecting an ECG machine and lead wire surfaces with antimicrobial wipes after each
patient use is an example of which of the following?

A. biohazard precautions

B. sterile technique

C. surgical asepsis

D. Medical asepsis

74) The adult patient has a puncture wound on the sole of the right foot due to stepping on a
nail in a construction area. Which of the following immunizations is particularly
important for the medical assistant to ask about while taking the patient’s history?

A. HepB

B. Td

C. PCV

D. DTaP