Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA Practice Test

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An MA is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a pt's leg. Which of the following supplies should the MA use to remove the medication from the jar?

Tweezers
Cotton swab
Scissors
A tongue blade

The correct answer is: A tongue blade

A Tweezers are not meant to be used for applying ointment and may contaminate the medication with bacteria from the tweezers. B: Although a cotton swab could be used to apply ointment, it is not the best tool for removing medication from a jar. It is also not recommended to dip a dirty cotton swab back into the jar, which can lead to contamination. C: Scissors are not necessary for removing ointment from a jar and may cause injury to the patient if used for this purpose. D: A tongue blade is the best option for removing ointment from a jar. It is a clean, disposable item that can easily scoop out the desired amount of medication without causing contamination or injury to the patient.