Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of using standard precautions in a healthcare setting?

  • To sterilize the healthcare environment and eliminate all microbial life

  • To comply with biohazard waste disposal regulations exclusively

  • To minimize the risk of transmission of microorganisms to and from healthcare workers and patients

  • To prevent transmission of potential pathogens from patient to patient

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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
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