CMA Infection Control and Safety 5

Question 1

Which of the following pathogens requires the highest level of sterilization because it is resistant to standard disinfection methods?

Accepted Answer

Prions (misfolded proteins causing diseases like CJD)

Answer

Prions are extraordinarily resistant to conventional sterilization methods and require specialized decontamination protocols such as prolonged autoclaving at elevated temperatures.

Question 2

A patient is placed on droplet precautions. At what distance must the patient be from others for droplet transmission to be considered a risk?

Accepted Answer

Within 6 feet (approximately 1–2 meters)

Answer

Droplet transmission occurs within approximately 6 feet (1–2 meters) because large respiratory droplets settle quickly under gravity and do not remain airborne.

Question 3

What is the PASS acronym used for when operating a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side to properly operate a fire extinguisher.

Question 4

Which of the following items is classified as a critical medical device requiring sterilization before use?

Accepted Answer

Surgical scalpel

Answer

Critical devices such as surgical scalpels enter sterile body tissue or the vascular system and must be sterile to prevent infection.

Question 5

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, which employees must be offered the Hepatitis B vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials

Answer

OSHA requires employers to offer the Hepatitis B vaccine series at no cost to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

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CMA Infection Control and Safety 5