CSC Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to offer hepatitis B vaccination to at-risk employees:

Accepted Answer

Within 10 working days of initial assignment to exposure-risk tasks

Answer

OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires the HBV vaccine series to be offered at no cost within 10 working days of initial assignment to tasks with occupational exposure.

Question 2

A 'passive' safety-engineered sharp device is one that:

Accepted Answer

Automatically engages the protective mechanism without requiring user action

Answer

Passive safety devices activate automatically after withdrawal from the patient, reducing reliance on correct user technique for protection.

Question 3

Droplet precautions (rather than airborne precautions) are typically required for patients with:

Accepted Answer

Seasonal influenza

Answer

Influenza spreads via large respiratory droplets (>5 µm) that fall within 3–6 feet, whereas TB, measles, and varicella require airborne precautions for smaller particles.

Question 4

A sharps container should be sealed and replaced when it reaches:

Accepted Answer

Three-quarters (¾) full

Answer

Sharps containers should be replaced at ¾ full to prevent overfilling, which increases the risk of needlestick injuries when closing or disposing of the container.

Question 5

Under OSHA, the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan must be reviewed and updated at minimum:

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

OSHA requires the Exposure Control Plan to be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever new tasks or procedures change the nature of occupational exposure.

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CSC Safety & Infection Control 3