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Safety & Infection Control Flashcards

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  1. When using a band saw in the prosthetics lab, which practice BEST prevents kickback injuries?

    Answer: Using a push stick and blade guard, keeping hands clear of the blade

    Using push sticks and blade guards while keeping hands away from the blade path are the primary safeguards against band saw kickback injuries.

  2. Which chemical is classified as a high-level disinfectant appropriate for semi-critical prosthetic devices that contact intact skin?

    Answer: 2% glutaraldehyde solution

    2% glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant capable of killing most microorganisms including mycobacteria, and is appropriate for semi-critical items.

  3. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) requires chemical containers to be labeled with:

    Answer: Product identifier, signal word, hazard pictograms, and supplier information

    GHS-aligned HazCom labels must include the product identifier, signal word, hazard pictograms, hazard/precautionary statements, and supplier information.

  4. Spatter from a sanding operation lands on a technician's unprotected eye. The correct immediate response is to:

    Answer: Flush the eye continuously with clean water for at least 15 minutes

    OSHA and first aid guidelines require immediate eye irrigation with clean water for a minimum of 15 minutes following eye exposure to foreign particles.

  5. A prosthetic technician is working with carbon fiber prepreg materials. Which hazard is MOST specific to this material compared to standard laminates?

    Answer: High electrical conductivity creating shock hazard from fiber fragments

    Carbon fiber fragments are electrically conductive and can cause short circuits in nearby electronics, creating a distinct shock and equipment hazard unique to this material.

  6. Which step is essential before returning a repaired orthotic/prosthetic device to a patient to prevent cross-contamination?

    Answer: Cleaning and appropriate-level disinfection of all patient-contact surfaces

    All patient-contact surfaces of repaired devices must be cleaned and disinfected at an appropriate level before being returned to prevent cross-contamination between patients.

  7. Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, an Exposure Control Plan must be reviewed and updated at minimum:

    Answer: Annually

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 requires the Exposure Control Plan to be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever new tasks or procedures create new exposure risks.