Infection Control and Safety Protocols Flashcards

Which level of disinfection is required for reusable PAP masks and headgear between patients?

Answer: High-level disinfection

Reusable PAP masks and headgear are semi-critical items that contact mucous membranes and require high-level disinfection between patients.

According to Standard Precautions, which body fluid does NOT always require PPE protection?

Answer: Sweat

Standard Precautions do not require PPE for sweat because sweat is not considered an infectious body fluid.

What is the CDC-recommended duration for routine hand hygiene with soap and water?

Answer: At least 20 seconds

The CDC recommends scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to effectively reduce pathogens.

Which disinfectant concentration of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is appropriate for cleaning blood spills on environmental surfaces?

Answer: 1:10 dilution (approximately 5,000 ppm)

A 1:10 dilution of bleach (approximately 5,000 ppm available chlorine) is required for blood spills to ensure effective disinfection.

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, employers must offer the hepatitis B vaccine series at no cost to which employees?

Answer: Employees with occupational exposure to blood or OPIM

OSHA requires employers to offer hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to all employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

Which type of isolation precautions would be most appropriate for a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis undergoing a sleep study?

Answer: Airborne precautions

Pulmonary TB is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei (<5 µm), requiring airborne precautions including an N95 respirator and negative-pressure room.

Used sharps should be placed in which type of container immediately after use?

Answer: A puncture-resistant sharps container

OSHA requires immediate disposal of used sharps into a puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.