Safety Flashcards

Which practice is MOST effective in preventing latex allergy reactions in healthcare settings?

Answer: Substituting non-latex gloves and equipment wherever possible

The most effective strategy for preventing latex allergy is the substitution of latex-free products, reducing sensitization and exposure for both staff and patients.

A patient under droplet precautions needs to be transported for imaging. What precaution should the patient wear during transport?

Answer: Surgical mask

Patients under droplet precautions should wear a surgical mask during transport to contain respiratory secretions and protect others.

Which OSHA standard specifically requires employers to protect healthcare workers from bloodborne pathogens?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1030 – Bloodborne Pathogens

29 CFR 1910.1030, the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, mandates employer protections including exposure control plans, HBV vaccination, and training.

What is the recommended minimum air exchange rate per hour for an airborne infection isolation room (AIIR)?

Answer: 12 air changes per hour

CDC and ASHRAE guidelines recommend a minimum of 12 air changes per hour in airborne infection isolation rooms.

When performing a fit test for an N95 respirator, which test method uses a sweet or bitter aerosol to assess mask seal?

Answer: Qualitative fit testing (QLFT)

Qualitative fit testing (QLFT) uses the wearer's sensory response (taste or smell) to a challenge agent such as saccharin or Bitrex to determine adequate mask seal.

Which action by a healthcare worker constitutes a violation of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

Answer: Storing food in a refrigerator that also contains blood specimens

Storing food in the same refrigerator as blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) is explicitly prohibited by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

A healthcare facility wants to reduce musculoskeletal injuries from patient handling. Which strategy is MOST aligned with a safe patient handling program?

Answer: Purchasing ceiling-mounted mechanical lift equipment

Ceiling-mounted mechanical lift equipment eliminates manual lifting, which is the most effective engineering control to prevent musculoskeletal injuries in patient handling.