CPT Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Work in a certified fume hood or use local exhaust ventilation

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Gown → Mask → Eye protection → Gloves

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Exposure controls and personal protective equipment

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Standard precautions

Answer

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

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CPT Safety & Infection Control 3