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Safety & Infection Control Flashcards

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  1. A technician is laminating a prosthetic socket using polyester resin. Which ventilation measure is MOST appropriate?

    Answer: Work in a certified fume hood or use local exhaust ventilation

    Polyester resin releases styrene vapors that require local exhaust ventilation or a fume hood to keep airborne concentrations below OSHA permissible exposure limits.

  2. Which of the following is the correct order for donning PPE before entering a contaminated work area?

    Answer: Gown → Mask → Eye protection → Gloves

    The CDC-recommended donning order is gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, then gloves to ensure each layer is properly secured.

  3. What does the term 'sharps container fill line' indicate in a prosthetics lab context?

    Answer: The container should be closed and replaced when waste reaches this line

    Sharps containers should be sealed and replaced when waste reaches the indicated fill line to prevent overfilling and needle-stick injuries.

  4. A SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Section 8 provides information about:

    Answer: Exposure controls and personal protective equipment

    SDS Section 8 covers exposure controls and personal protective equipment, specifying permissible exposure limits (PELs) and recommended PPE.

  5. Which infection control tier applies when a patient's infection status is unknown?

    Answer: Standard precautions

    Standard precautions are applied to ALL patients regardless of known infection status, treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.

  6. In a prosthetics lab, acetone is used as a solvent. According to NFPA standards, acetone should be stored in:

    Answer: A flammable materials storage cabinet

    Flammable liquids like acetone must be stored in a listed and labeled flammable materials safety cabinet to prevent ignition and contain a potential fire.

  7. A fellow technician sustains a needle-stick injury while working with a patient's cast. The FIRST action after removing the needle should be:

    Answer: Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

    CDC guidelines recommend immediately washing needle-stick wounds with soap and water as the first response to reduce pathogen transmission risk.