Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
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Which of the following actions violates aseptic technique when preparing a sterile IV admixture?
Answer: Touching the needle shaft after removing the cap
Touching the needle shaft contaminates the critical site, compromising sterility of the preparation and risking patient infection.
A patient is placed on contact precautions for MRSA. Which action is INCORRECT for healthcare workers entering the room?
Answer: Reuse the same gown for multiple entries to conserve supplies
Gowns must be discarded after each patient encounter; reusing a gown defeats contact precautions and risks spreading MRSA to other areas.
The NIOSH list of hazardous drugs categorizes drugs into three groups. Group 1 consists of:
Answer: Antineoplastic agents
NIOSH Group 1 includes antineoplastic agents that meet one or more hazard criteria and are known or suspected carcinogens, teratogens, or reproductive toxins.
Under USP , personnel who are pregnant or trying to conceive:
Answer: Must be informed of risks and may request alternative duty
USP requires that personnel who are pregnant or actively trying to conceive be informed of risks and offered the option to be reassigned to duties not involving hazardous drug exposure.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'sterility assurance level' (SAL) for terminal sterilization?
Answer: The probability of a viable microorganism remaining on a product, typically 10⁻⁶
SAL of 10⁻⁶ means there is a one-in-a-million probability that a single viable organism remains on a sterilized product after the process.
What is the primary mechanism by which UV radiation achieves microbial inactivation?
Answer: Formation of thymine dimers in microbial DNA
UV radiation at 254 nm causes formation of thymine dimers in microbial DNA, preventing replication and leading to cell death.
According to OSHA standards, employers must maintain records of employee occupational exposure incidents for:
Answer: Duration of employment plus 30 years
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires medical and exposure records to be maintained for the duration of employment plus 30 years.