Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
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A pharmacy compound preparation fails a sterility test. Under USP equivalent Australian guidelines, what is the minimum immediate action required?
Answer: Quarantine all preparations from that same compounding session and investigate the breach
A sterility failure requires quarantine of all preparations from the session and a full investigation to identify the source of contamination before any further release.
Which of the following cleaning agents is most appropriate for decontaminating surfaces after a spill of a cytotoxic agent?
Answer: Sodium hypochlorite followed by water rinse
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is the recommended agent for cytotoxic spill decontamination, followed by a water rinse to remove residue.
When assessing a needlestick injury risk, which factor most significantly increases the probability of HIV transmission?
Answer: Deep puncture wound from a hollow-bore needle with visible blood from a high viraemic source
Deep injury with a hollow-bore needle carrying blood from a high-viraemic HIV-positive source represents the highest transmission risk scenario.
Which of the following scenarios requires the use of an N95 (P2) respirator rather than a surgical mask in a pharmacy?
Answer: Assisting a patient with suspected active pulmonary tuberculosis
Active pulmonary tuberculosis is an airborne infection requiring an N95/P2 respirator, which filters airborne particles unlike standard surgical masks.
A pharmacist reviews a refrigerator temperature log and finds readings of 9°C for the past 12 hours. Which action is correct?
Answer: Quarantine all temperature-sensitive products and follow the cold-chain breach protocol
A cold-chain breach requires quarantine and assessment through the manufacturer or TGA protocol before determining if products can still be used.
Under the Australian Work Health and Safety Act, a pharmacist-employer's duty of care to staff regarding infection control is best described as:
Answer: Eliminating or minimising health risks so far as is reasonably practicable
The WHS Act requires employers to eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety so far as is reasonably practicable, which includes infection control measures.
Which of the following is the correct technique for removing (doffing) contaminated gloves to avoid self-contamination?
Answer: Grasp the outside of one glove at the wrist, peel off, then slide fingers inside the second glove to peel it off
The correct doffing technique ensures only the clean inner surface is touched when removing the second glove, preventing contamination of bare hands.