Safety Procedures & Infection Control Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard specifically addresses collector exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1030
29 CFR 1910.1030 is OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, requiring exposure control plans, PPE, and training for workers exposed to blood or OPIM.
After an accidental needlestick, what is the FIRST action a collector should take?
Answer: Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water
Immediate first aid — washing the puncture site with soap and water for several minutes — is the first priority before any administrative steps.
Which pathogen is NOT typically transmitted via the bloodborne route during specimen collection?
Answer: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei, not through blood contact, unlike HIV, HBV, and HCV.
A sharps container should be replaced when it is filled to what level?
Answer: 75%
Sharps containers must be sealed and replaced when three-quarters (75%) full to prevent overfilling and accidental needlestick injuries.
When collecting from a patient in airborne precautions, which respiratory protection is required?
Answer: N95 or higher respirator
An N95 respirator or higher is required for airborne precaution rooms to filter the small particles that carry airborne pathogens.
How long should hands be washed with soap and water to be effective according to CDC guidelines?
Answer: 20 seconds
The CDC recommends scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.
Which of the following is considered Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM)?
Answer: Cerebrospinal fluid
Cerebrospinal fluid is classified as OPIM under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard because it may contain bloodborne pathogens.