KAPS Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which class of disinfectant is most appropriate for sterilizing heat-sensitive pharmaceutical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Ethylene oxide gas

Answer

Ethylene oxide gas is used for sterilizing heat-sensitive items because it penetrates packaging at low temperatures without thermal damage.

Question 2

A pharmacy technician accidentally splashes a chemotherapy agent onto their skin. The FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes

Answer

Immediate flushing with copious water for at least 15 minutes dilutes and removes the hazardous substance to minimize tissue damage.

Question 3

According to USP <797>, the beyond-use date (BUD) for a low-risk CSP stored at room temperature is:

Accepted Answer

48 hours

Answer

USP <797> specifies a BUD of 48 hours at controlled room temperature for Category 1 (formerly low-risk) CSPs.

Question 4

Which infection control measure is specifically designed to prevent transmission of organisms that travel on large droplets?

Accepted Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Droplet precautions prevent transmission of pathogens spread via large respiratory droplets that travel short distances (typically <3 feet).

Question 5

A negative pressure isolation room is required for patients with which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Active pulmonary tuberculosis

Answer

Active pulmonary TB requires airborne precautions including a negative pressure room to prevent spread of small aerosolized particles.

(KAPS) Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice Test