Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

What is the FIRST step a medical assistant should take when a chemical splash occurs in the eye?

  • Immediately seek medical attention for the affected eye(s).

  • Begin flushing the affected eye(s) using the eyewash station.

  • Check the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to identify the chemical.

  • Report the incident to the supervisor before taking any action.

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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
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