EMPCO Professional Conduct

Question 1

What are standard precautions in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious

Answer

Only wearing gloves for known infections

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Hand washing after patient contact only

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Using masks during surgery only

Question 2

What is the most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections?

Accepted Answer

Proper hand hygiene

Answer

Wearing gloves at all times

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Taking antibiotics

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Cleaning the floor

Question 3

What does informed consent require?

Accepted Answer

Explaining the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives to the patient

Answer

Getting any signature on a form

Answer

Verbal agreement only

Answer

Family approval only

Question 4

What is HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — protects patient privacy

Answer

A medical diagnosis code

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A type of insurance plan

Answer

A hospital ranking system

Question 5

What is the correct order for donning PPE?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, eye protection

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Mask, gloves, gown, eye protection

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Any order is acceptable

Question 6

What is a nosocomial infection?

Accepted Answer

An infection acquired in a healthcare facility

Answer

A respiratory infection

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A genetic condition

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A childhood disease