BRPT Infection Control and Safety Protocols 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an Exposure Control Plan required by OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?

Accepted Answer

To eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Answer

An Exposure Control Plan is a written document required by OSHA to identify tasks where exposure may occur and to establish procedures to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Question 2

After a needlestick injury involving a patient's blood, the FIRST action a polysomnographic technologist should take is:

Accepted Answer

Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

The first step after a needlestick or sharps injury is immediate washing of the wound with soap and water to reduce the risk of infection.

Question 3

In a sleep laboratory, electrical safety is critical. Which grounding principle helps protect patients from microshock during polysomnography?

Accepted Answer

All conductive equipment must be connected to a common ground point

Answer

Connecting all conductive equipment to a common ground (equipotential grounding) eliminates voltage differences between devices, preventing microshock through the patient.

Question 4

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical fire that might occur near sleep lab recording equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C fire extinguishers are designed for electrical fires; they use non-conductive extinguishing agents that do not create shock hazards when applied to live electrical equipment.

Question 5

Latex allergy in a patient undergoing polysomnography requires the technologist to:

Accepted Answer

Use latex-free supplies and ensure no latex products are present in the testing environment

Answer

Patients with latex allergy require a latex-safe environment, meaning all supplies (electrodes, gloves, adhesives) must be latex-free and latex items must be removed from the room.

BRPT - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Practice Test

BRPT - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Practice Test

BRPT Infection Control and Safety Protocols 3