Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA Practice Test

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An MA is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patient's hand. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Hold the needle by its sharp end

Reinsert an exposed needle

Dispose of used needles in a regular trash bin

Hold the needle by its wings

Holding the needle by its sharp end (option A) is not recommended as it can cause injury to both the patient and the assistant. Reinserting an exposed needle (option B) is also not recommended as it increases the risk of contamination and infection. Disposing of used needles in a regular trash bin (option C) is unsafe as it poses a risk of injury to others who may come into contact with the needle. Holding the needle by its wings (option D) is the appropriate and recommended method as it allows for proper control and reduces the risk of injury or contamination.

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