Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

The correct answer is related to a situation involving exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. When assisting a provider with the removal of a cyst, there is an increased risk of contact with blood and bodily fluids. Therefore, according to OSHA guidelines for universal precautions, wearing gloves, a mask, a face shield, and protective apparel is necessary to protect both the medical assistant and the patient from potential transmission of infections.

In this scenario, the other types of patient contact do not typically involve the same level of risk for exposure to infectious materials. Taking a patient's blood pressure, performing a visual acuity test, and assisting with paperwork at the front desk are generally safer clinical activities that do not entail the same risk of blood exposure, which is why the more extensive protective equipment is not recommended in those cases.