CME Safety & Sanitation Standards 2

Question 1

Which EPA-registered disinfectant level is required for electrology probes and forceps that contact mucous membranes?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Items contacting mucous membranes are semi-critical and require high-level disinfection at minimum.

Question 2

What is the correct procedure when a practitioner sustains a needlestick injury during a treatment?

Accepted Answer

Immediately wash with soap and water, report the incident, and seek medical evaluation

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires immediate washing, incident reporting, and medical follow-up after a needlestick.

Question 3

In electrology, single-use sterile probes are preferred over reusable probes primarily because they:

Accepted Answer

Eliminate the risk of cross-contamination between clients

Answer

Single-use probes are discarded after each client, eliminating any risk of inadequate sterilization and cross-contamination.

Question 4

Which government agency publishes the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) that electrologists must follow?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in the workplace.

Question 5

How long must an autoclave sterilization cycle typically reach to achieve sterilization of wrapped instruments at 121°C (250°F)?

Accepted Answer

15–30 minutes

Answer

Gravity displacement autoclaves at 121°C require a minimum of 15–30 minutes depending on load and wrapping.

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