Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare an examination room?
A. Use linen or cotton towels to pat dry instruments.
B. Soak instruments in hot, soapy water.
C. Remove the paper from the examination table only if soiled.
D. Stock rooms with materials required for standard precautions.
Answer (2)
To prepare an examination room, a medical assistant should stock necessary materials for standard precautions. Other options such as drying instruments with towels or soaking them in soapy water are not appropriate. Maintaining hygiene by changing examination table paper after each use is also important. ;
The best action for a medical assistant when preparing an examination room is to stock it with materials required for standard precautions. Other options such as drying instruments with towels or soaking them in soapy water are not appropriate, as is not changing the examination table paper after every patient. This ensures cleanliness and promotes safety for both patients and staff.
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