Safety, Ethics & Infection Control Flashcards
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Which ethical principle obligates the dermatology tech to act in the patient's best interest?
Answer: Beneficence
Beneficence is the duty to actively promote and act in the patient's best interest, not merely to avoid harm.
Prion diseases require which reprocessing method because they resist standard sterilization?
Answer: Autoclave at 134°C for ≥18 minutes using a gravity cycle
Prions are resistant to routine sterilization; extended high-temperature autoclave cycles (134°C, ≥18 min) are the recommended decontamination approach for reusable instruments.
HIPAA prohibits the dermatology tech from:
Answer: Sharing patient photos on a personal social media account
Sharing identifiable patient photos on personal social media violates HIPAA's Privacy Rule by disclosing protected health information without authorization.
The correct order for donning PPE before a dermatology procedure is:
Answer: Gown → mask/respirator → eye protection → gloves
CDC guidance specifies gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, then gloves to ensure the outer garment is secured before adding other protective items.
A sharps container should be replaced when it reaches what fill level?
Answer: 75% full
Sharps containers should be sealed and replaced when they reach 75% capacity to prevent overfilling and needlestick injuries during disposal.
Which situation constitutes a REPORTABLE ethical violation for a CDT?
Answer: Performing a procedure outside the scope of practice without supervision
Performing procedures outside one's scope of practice without proper supervision is an ethical and legal violation that must be reported to the appropriate authority.
The primary purpose of an exposure control plan under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to:
Answer: Eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
An exposure control plan's primary purpose is to identify and implement measures that eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.