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big1devin

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The medical assistant receives an accidental needlestick following the administration of an injection to a patient. What should be the medical assistant's first step?
 A) Report it to his or her supervisor.
  B) Obtain information from the patient's chart regarding hepatitis and HIV status.
  C) Wash the area with soap and water.
  D) Fill out an incident report.

Question 2

Which part of the syringe is color-coded for easy recognition?
 A) Hub
  B) Barrel
  C) Shaft
  D) Flange


ebe

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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