Safety & Infection Control Flashcards
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Which federal agency is responsible for setting occupational exposure limits to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers?
Answer: OSHA
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) establishes legally enforceable requirements for protecting workers from bloodborne pathogen exposure.
What is the purpose of an Exposure Control Plan required by OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
Answer: To outline methods the employer uses to protect workers from bloodborne pathogen exposure
An Exposure Control Plan documents how a facility identifies exposure risks and implements controls to protect employees from bloodborne pathogens.
A reusable AK therapy device that contacts mucous membranes but does not penetrate tissue falls into which Spaulding classification?
Answer: Semi-critical
Semi-critical items contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin and require at minimum high-level disinfection.
Which pathogen is NOT covered under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Answer: Influenza virus
Influenza is a respiratory pathogen not transmitted through blood; OSHA's standard covers bloodborne pathogens like HIV, HBV, and HCV.
What vaccination is OSHA required to offer free of charge to employees at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Answer: Hepatitis B
OSHA mandates that employers offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to employees with occupational exposure risk.
When should an AK practitioner perform hand hygiene during a client encounter?
Answer: Before contact, before aseptic procedures, after body fluid exposure, after contact, after touching surroundings
The WHO's 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene covers all critical points during client care to prevent transmission.
Which waste category must sharps used in an AK clinical setting be disposed of in?
Answer: Clearly labeled, puncture-resistant sharps containers
Sharps must be placed immediately after use in clearly labeled, puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers to prevent needlestick injuries.