CHP Safety Standards & Hygiene Practices 3

Question 1

According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, which document must employers provide to employees who have occupational exposure to blood?

Accepted Answer

An Exposure Control Plan

Answer

OSHA requires employers to establish and maintain a written Exposure Control Plan that outlines procedures for minimizing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Question 2

A practitioner accidentally sustains a needlestick injury during wet hijama. What is the FIRST immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Squeeze the wound to express blood and flush with running water and soap

Answer

The immediate first response to a needlestick is to squeeze the site gently, then wash thoroughly with soap and running water before reporting and seeking medical evaluation.

Question 3

When sterilizing reusable metal lancets in an autoclave, what is the standard minimum sterilization cycle for unwrapped instruments?

Accepted Answer

121°C (250°F) at 15 psi for 15 minutes

Answer

The standard gravity displacement autoclave cycle for sterilizing unwrapped instruments is 121°C at 15 psi for a minimum of 15 minutes.

Question 4

Which condition is an absolute contraindication for performing wet hijama?

Accepted Answer

Hemophilia or active anticoagulant therapy

Answer

Hemophilia and active anticoagulation (e.g., warfarin therapy) are absolute contraindications for wet hijama due to uncontrollable bleeding risk.

Question 5

What is the correct way to label a biohazard waste container used in a hijama clinic?

Accepted Answer

Use only the universal biohazard symbol on a fluorescent orange or orange-red label

Answer

OSHA requires that biohazard containers display the universal biohazard symbol with the word 'BIOHAZARD' on a fluorescent orange or orange-red background.

(CHP) Certified Hijama Practitioner Practice Test

(CHP) Certified Hijama Practitioner Practice Test

CHP Safety Standards & Hygiene Practices 3