Facility Sanitation and Safety Flashcards
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When using a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) disinfectant in a veterinary facility, which condition most reduces its effectiveness?
Answer: Presence of organic matter such as feces or blood
Organic matter such as feces, blood, or pus significantly neutralizes quaternary ammonium compounds, requiring thorough pre-cleaning before disinfection.
A cat recovering from an upper respiratory infection is housed in the same ward as surgical patients. What is the MOST appropriate action?
Answer: Move the infected cat to an isolation ward immediately
Infectious patients must be housed in a designated isolation area to prevent pathogen spread to immunocompromised surgical patients.
Which federal agency sets occupational exposure limits (OELs) for hazardous chemicals used in veterinary facilities, such as formaldehyde?
Answer: OSHA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) establishes permissible exposure limits (PELs) for hazardous workplace chemicals including formaldehyde.
A veterinary assistant notices the eyewash station has not been flushed this week. What is the correct action?
Answer: Flush the eyewash station immediately for at least 5 minutes to clear stagnant water
Eyewash stations should be flushed weekly for at least 5 minutes to prevent microbial growth in stagnant water and ensure readiness in an emergency.
What is the primary purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS) in a veterinary clinic?
Answer: To provide hazard, handling, first aid, and disposal information for chemical products
An SDS provides comprehensive information on a chemical's hazards, safe handling procedures, first aid measures, and proper disposal requirements.
After cleaning a kennel run that housed a dog with suspected parvovirus, which disinfectant is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Diluted bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) at appropriate dilution is one of the few disinfectants effective against parvovirus, a non-enveloped virus resistant to many common disinfectants.
Which practice BEST reduces the risk of zoonotic disease transmission when handling animals with unknown health status?
Answer: Using standard precautions including gloves, hand hygiene, and appropriate PPE for every patient
Standard precautions applied universally to every patient—regardless of known diagnosis—are the most reliable strategy for preventing zoonotic disease transmission.