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  1. A nurse sustains a needlestick injury while drawing blood from a patient with unknown HIV status. What is the FIRST action the nurse should take?

    Answer: Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

    The first action after a needlestick injury is to immediately wash the wound with soap and water to reduce the risk of infection.

  2. Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for use on an electrical equipment fire in a healthcare setting?

    Answer: Class C

    Class C fire extinguishers are designed for electrical fires and use non-conductive agents safe for energized equipment.

  3. When should a healthcare worker remove their gown after caring for a patient on contact precautions?

    Answer: Before leaving the patient's room

    The gown should be removed before leaving the patient's room to prevent contaminating the corridor.

  4. Which sharps disposal practice is considered a major risk factor for needlestick injuries among healthcare workers?

    Answer: Recapping needles using a two-handed technique

    Recapping needles with two hands is a leading cause of needlestick injuries and should be avoided; if recapping is necessary, a one-handed scoop method should be used.

  5. Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, how long must exposure incident records be retained?

    Answer: 30 years plus the duration of employment

    OSHA requires that employee exposure records be maintained for 30 years plus the duration of employment.

  6. A healthcare facility is reviewing its TB infection control plan. Which administrative control is MOST important for reducing TB transmission?

    Answer: Early identification and isolation of suspected TB cases

    Administrative controls, particularly early identification and isolation of infectious TB patients, are the most critical tier for preventing TB transmission.

  7. Which term describes the minimum respiratory protection required when entering the room of a patient with confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis?

    Answer: N95 filtering facepiece respirator

    An N95 respirator (or higher) is the minimum required respiratory protection for entering an airborne infection isolation room for TB.

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