CBIC Employee Health 2

Question 1

A healthcare worker with a latex allergy reports hives and wheezing after gloving. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Reassign to non-clinical duties pending evaluation

Answer

Anaphylaxis risk requires immediate removal from latex exposure pending formal occupational health evaluation and accommodation planning.

Question 2

Which hepatitis B vaccination schedule is the standard series for healthcare workers?

Accepted Answer

0, 1, and 6 months

Answer

The standard hepatitis B vaccine series for adults is administered at 0, 1, and 6 months.

Question 3

A nurse develops a vesicular rash on her hand and wrist consistent with herpetic whitlow. She should be:

Accepted Answer

Restricted from direct patient care until lesions are crusted

Answer

Herpetic whitlow is transmissible and warrants work restriction from direct patient contact until all lesions are fully crusted.

Question 4

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV should ideally be initiated within:

Accepted Answer

72 hours of exposure

Answer

HIV PEP is most effective when started within 72 hours of exposure; earlier initiation yields better outcomes.

Question 5

An employee health program requires annual TB screening. For a healthcare worker with a previously positive TST, which test should be used for ongoing screening?

Accepted Answer

Symptom-based screening without repeat testing

Answer

Repeat TST or IGRA testing is not recommended for individuals with documented prior positive results; symptom screening is appropriate.

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CBIC Employee Health 2