EMS Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

When donning PPE for a patient on droplet precautions, which item should be put on FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Gown

Answer

The gown should be donned first so that its cuffs can be covered by gloves and other PPE is layered on top properly.

Question 2

A patient with chickenpox (varicella) requires which transmission-based precaution?

Accepted Answer

Both airborne and contact precautions

Answer

Varicella is transmitted via both airborne droplet nuclei and direct contact with lesions, requiring both airborne and contact precautions.

Question 3

The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to provide hepatitis B vaccination to EMS employees:

Accepted Answer

Within 10 working days of initial assignment

Answer

OSHA requires hepatitis B vaccination to be offered to exposed workers within 10 working days of initial assignment at no cost to the employee.

Question 4

When removing contaminated gloves, the CORRECT technique is to:

Accepted Answer

Peel the first glove off from the wrist, then use the ungloved fingers inside the second glove

Answer

Proper doffing involves peeling the first glove inside-out from the wrist, then using the bare fingers tucked inside the second glove to remove it without touching the outer surface.

Question 5

An EMS crew member sustains a splash of patient blood to the eyes. After flushing with water, the provider should:

Accepted Answer

Report the exposure to the designated officer and seek medical evaluation

Answer

Any blood splash to mucous membranes must be reported to the designated infection control officer and evaluated by a healthcare provider for post-exposure management.

(EMS) Emergency Medical Services Certified Practice Test

(EMS) Emergency Medical Services Certified Practice Test

EMS Safety & Infection Control 3