Funeral Service Test Risk Assessment & Management 4

Question 1

A funeral home identifies that a recently used embalming instrument is contaminated with Hepatitis B virus. The MOST effective decontamination method is:

Accepted Answer

Autoclaving (steam sterilization) or using an EPA-registered disinfectant

Answer

Autoclaving or using an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant are proven methods for destroying Hepatitis B on reusable instruments.

Question 2

In funeral service, 'ergonomic risk' is MOST commonly associated with which activity?

Accepted Answer

Lifting and transferring human remains

Answer

Lifting and repositioning human remains is a leading cause of musculoskeletal injuries in funeral service, making ergonomics a major risk category.

Question 3

Which document records the complete chain of custody for human remains from the place of death through disposition?

Accepted Answer

Body tracking log / identification form

Answer

A body tracking log or identification form documents every transfer of custody, ensuring the identity of remains is verifiable at each step.

Question 4

A funeral home is assessing fire hazards in its preparation room. Which substance commonly used in embalming poses a flammability risk?

Accepted Answer

Cavity fluid concentrates containing alcohols

Answer

Many cavity fluids and co-injection fluids contain isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, which are flammable and require proper storage and handling.

Question 5

What is the significance of the OSHA 'action level' for formaldehyde (0.5 ppm TWA)?

Accepted Answer

At this level, employers must initiate air monitoring and medical surveillance

Answer

When air monitoring shows formaldehyde at or above the 0.5 ppm action level, employers must begin medical surveillance and repeated monitoring.

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Funeral Service Test Risk Assessment & Management 4