Which of the following is the most common type of environmental hazard that can lead to a patient fall in a medical office?
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Medical Office Assistant · Clinical Office Practice and Patient Safety
Room Safety and Environmental Cleaning
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A medical office assistant notices a small puddle of water on the hallway floor. The first action should be to
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A wet floor warning sign should be placed
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Which of the following best helps prevent falls from electrical cords in an exam room?
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A patient who uses a walker is seated in the exam room. The assistant should
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You’ll learn to
- Maintain a safe patient room and office environment by identifying and correcting common fall and trip hazards.
- Perform environmental cleaning and disinfection correctly, including high-touch surfaces, contact times, and spill cleanup.
- Store and dispose of sharps and chemicals safely, following labeling, SDS, and bloodborne-pathogen precautions.
- Recognize hazards and escalate them through proper channels when they cannot be safely handled by the assistant.
Sources & references
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Bloodborne Pathogens
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Infection Control
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus
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