BRPT Infection Control and Safety Protocols

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Intermediate-level disinfection

Answer

Low-level disinfection

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Sweat

Answer

Blood

Answer

Semen

Answer

Cerebrospinal fluid

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

At least 20 seconds

Answer

5–10 seconds

Answer

15–20 seconds

Answer

At least 60 seconds

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

1:10 dilution (approximately 5,000 ppm)

Answer

1:100 dilution (approximately 500 ppm)

Answer

1:1,000 dilution (approximately 50 ppm)

Answer

Undiluted bleach only

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Employees with occupational exposure to blood or OPIM

Answer

All hospital employees

Answer

Only laboratory workers

Answer

Employees who request it regardless of exposure risk

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Standard precautions only

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

A sealed plastic bag

Answer

A labeled cardboard box

Answer

A standard biohazard bag