CSA Infection Control & Prevention 3

Question 1

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), the hepatitis B vaccination series must be offered free of charge to which employees?

Accepted Answer

All employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials

Answer

OSHA requires employers to offer free hepatitis B vaccination to all employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, not just clinical staff.

Question 2

What is the correct method for disposing of contaminated sharps in a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

Immediately place uncapped needles and sharps directly into an approved puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

Sharps must be placed immediately after use — uncapped — into an approved puncture-resistant sharps container at the point of use to prevent needlestick injuries.

Question 3

According to CMS regulations, how frequently must a long-term care facility review and evaluate the effectiveness of its infection control program?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

CMS requires long-term care facilities to conduct an annual review and evaluation of their infection control program to assess effectiveness and update policies as needed.

Question 4

When an occupational exposure incident (e.g., needlestick) occurs, which of the following must be documented?

Accepted Answer

The route of exposure, circumstances under which the exposure occurred, and source resident information if available

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires documentation of the route of exposure, the circumstances of the incident, and source information to guide post-exposure evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes a healthcare-associated infection that would be classified as a 'sentinel event' requiring immediate reporting?

Accepted Answer

A resident death attributable to a healthcare-associated infection that was preventable

Answer

A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical harm; a resident death from a preventable HAI meets this definition and requires immediate review and reporting.

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CSA Infection Control & Prevention 3