CSC Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

When doffing contaminated PPE, which item should be removed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

Gloves are removed first because they are the most heavily contaminated item and their removal prevents transferring pathogens to other PPE or bare skin.

Question 2

After sustaining a needlestick injury, what is the FIRST immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

Immediate washing of the wound with soap and water is the first response to reduce the risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the six links in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

Patient vaccination status

Answer

The six chain links are: infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host; vaccination status affects susceptibility but is not a link.

Question 4

Which bloodborne pathogen carries the HIGHEST transmission risk per needlestick exposure?

Accepted Answer

HBV (Hepatitis B virus)

Answer

HBV has a transmission rate of 6–30% per needlestick in unvaccinated individuals, far exceeding HIV (0.3%) and HCV (1.8%).

Question 5

At minimum, contact precautions require the specimen collector to wear:

Accepted Answer

Gloves and gown

Answer

Contact precautions require gloves and a gown to prevent transmission via direct skin-to-skin or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces.

(CSC) Certified Specimen Collector Practice Test

(CSC) Certified Specimen Collector Practice Test

CSC Safety & Infection Control 2