The facility where you work installs lead windows around the room with the x-ray machine. This meets which OSHA standard?     Ergonomic Hazards     Ionizing Radiation Standard     Personal Protective Equipment     Hazard Communication Standard       Question 2   The lead windows from the previous question exemplify which kind […]

You’re treating a patient who has been vomiting and has a bad cough. What pieces of PPE would you likely use in this situation?     Surgical mask, gloves     Shoe covers, gloves     Procedure mask, gloves     Respirator, apron       Question 2   You’re preparing for a large-scale and […]

You’re visiting with a young patient who had an ear infection. He went through a round of antibiotics, and now he feels better. But he also feels nauseous and not hungry. Part of these side effects are likely related to what?     The bacteria that caused the ear infection migrating to his stomach   […]

This can be a human, an animal, or an environment, like water.     Infectious agent     Susceptible host     Mode of transmission     Reservoir       Question 2   Which of the following is not a portal of entry?     The scalp     A wound     The […]

OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, lays out many specific rules for all workplaces, and its objective is to ensure employers are providing safe, healthful, and non-dangerous workplaces for their employees. The agency sets and enforces protective standards, which cover a variety of different situations and scenarios in healthcare settings.   All jobs […]

The chain of infection describes the process of disease transmission. It’s represented by a series of 6 linked events, places, and organisms, all of which play a role in the contraction of infection. These 6 “links” are the infectious microorganism, the reservoir or location where the microorganism lives, the port of exit from the reservoir, […]

As a medical assistant, it’s vital that you know what kind of personal protective equipment, or PPE, you’ll be using to protect yourself from infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, or other potentially harmful materials. In healthcare settings, you’ll need to wear various types of physical coverage, from respiratory protection for your nose and mouth to boot […]

Microorganisms, Sterilization, and Disinfection   Question 1   Non-pathogenic microorganisms are microscopic agents that do not cause disease or infection. While many of them are bacteria, they can also be viruses and fungi. Unlike pathogens, which carry disease, these microorganisms either have no effect on the host or are actually integral to the host’s survival. […]

Functions and Types of Joints Learning Objective Covered   LO 01.04 – Identify the types of joints and their role within the skeletal system   Career Relevancy   In your career as a Medical Assistant, you will use your knowledge of joints and their functions to treat patients. Your knowledge will help you ask relevant […]

Growth and Repair of the Skeletal System   Learning Objective Covered   LO 02.01 – Describe the process for growth and repair of the skeletal system   Career Relevancy   As a Medical Assistant, you ‘ll be a key player in assessing and educating patients. Every interaction with a patient is an opportunity to educate […]