Safety, Ethics & Infection Control Flashcards
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Which type of waste from a dermatology clinic is classified as regulated medical waste (RMW)?
Answer: Gauze saturated with blood
Gauze saturated with blood meets the definition of regulated medical waste because it is saturated enough to release blood if compressed.
A tech observes a coworker reusing a single-use lancet on a second patient. The correct ethical action is:
Answer: Intervene immediately and report the incident per facility policy
Patient safety requires immediate intervention and reporting when a single-use device is reused, regardless of the colleague's experience level.
Hand hygiene should be performed for a minimum of how many seconds when using soap and water?
Answer: 20 seconds
CDC guidelines recommend at least 20 seconds of hand washing with soap and water to mechanically remove and kill transient microorganisms.
The principle of 'non-maleficence' in dermatology ethics BEST describes the obligation to:
Answer: Avoid actions that could cause unnecessary harm to the patient
Non-maleficence is the ethical obligation to refrain from actions that could cause unnecessary harm or injury to the patient.
A tech should remove gloves using the 'glove-in-glove' technique to:
Answer: Avoid self-contamination by touching the outer contaminated surface
The glove-in-glove (beak) technique allows the contaminated outer surfaces to fold inward during removal, protecting bare skin from contact with pathogens.
Which statement about alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) in dermatology is CORRECT?
Answer: ABHR should contain at least 60% alcohol to be effective
The CDC recommends hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol to effectively kill most pathogens; lower concentrations may not be as effective.
When a patient's guardian requests to see the minor patient's dermatology records, the tech should:
Answer: Verify the guardian's legal authority before releasing any records
Before releasing a minor's records to any third party, staff must verify legal guardianship or parental rights to ensure compliance with HIPAA and state law.