CO Infection Control & Prevention 3

Question 1

Which regulatory agency establishes bloodborne pathogen standards that orthotists must follow in the United States?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) sets legally enforceable requirements for protecting workers from bloodborne pathogens.

Question 2

A thermoplastic orthosis was in contact with a non-intact wound. According to Spaulding classification, this device is considered:

Accepted Answer

Semicritical

Answer

Devices contacting non-intact skin or mucous membranes are classified as semicritical items, requiring at minimum high-level disinfection.

Question 3

What is the correct sequence for donning PPE before entering a contact precaution room?

Accepted Answer

Gown → mask → eye protection → gloves

Answer

The CDC-recommended donning sequence is gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, then gloves last to avoid contaminating other PPE.

Question 4

An orthotist sustains a needlestick injury while working with a patient of unknown HIV status. What is the FIRST immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

Immediate wound washing with soap and water is the first first-aid step after a needlestick; reporting and PEP evaluation follow.

Question 5

Which surface disinfectant concentration of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is recommended by the CDC for decontaminating blood spills?

Accepted Answer

1:10 dilution (approximately 5,000 ppm)

Answer

CDC recommends a 1:10 dilution of household bleach (approximately 5,000 ppm chlorine) for blood spill decontamination.

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