CRCST Safety Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard specifically governs bloodborne pathogen exposure in the central service department?
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.1200
- 29 CFR 1910.145
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.1030
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that regulates occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Question 2: When decontaminating instruments, which direction should sharps always be pointed?
- Toward the technician for better control
- Away from the technician and other personnel (Correct answer)
- Upward to allow drainage
- Toward a designated sharps container
Correct answer: Away from the technician and other personnel
Sharps must always be pointed away from the technician and other personnel to prevent accidental puncture injuries during handling.
Question 3: What is the correct action when a CS technician experiences a needlestick injury?
- Complete the task and report at end of shift
- Immediately wash the wound, report to supervisor, and follow exposure control plan (Correct answer)
- Apply a bandage and monitor for symptoms
- Immediately go to the emergency department without notifying a supervisor
Correct answer: Immediately wash the wound, report to supervisor, and follow exposure control plan
A needlestick requires immediate wound washing, prompt reporting to a supervisor, and following the facility's written exposure control plan for post-exposure procedures.
Question 4: Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical fire in the CS department?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are designed for energized electrical equipment fires.
Question 5: What does the 'E' stand for in the RACE fire response acronym?
- Extinguish
- Evacuate (Correct answer)
- Eliminate
- Engage
Correct answer: Evacuate
In the RACE acronym (Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate), the 'E' stands for Evacuate, meaning move patients and staff away from the fire.
Question 6: Which SDS section contains information about first-aid measures for chemical exposure?
- Section 2
- Section 4 (Correct answer)
- Section 6
- Section 8
Correct answer: Section 4
Section 4 of the Safety Data Sheet is dedicated to first-aid measures, describing actions to take after exposure by various routes.
Question 7: Ergonomic injuries in the CS department are most commonly caused by which activity?
- Walking on wet floors
- Repetitive lifting and awkward postures during instrument processing (Correct answer)
- Exposure to chemical vapors
- Handling hot sterilized packs
Correct answer: Repetitive lifting and awkward postures during instrument processing
Repetitive lifting, awkward postures, and sustained bending during decontamination and assembly are the leading causes of musculoskeletal ergonomic injuries in CS.
CRCST Safety Standards 2
Which OSHA standard specifically governs bloodborne pathogen exposure in the central service department?