MS Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

A patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis is admitted. Which isolation category is required?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Pulmonary tuberculosis requires airborne precautions because TB is transmitted via small airborne droplet nuclei that remain suspended in the air.

Question 2

When documenting a needlestick injury, which element is MOST critical to record immediately?

Accepted Answer

The type of device, body site, and source patient's HIV status

Answer

Device type, body site of injury, and source patient's infectious status are critical for determining post-exposure prophylaxis and treatment decisions.

Question 3

Which CDC hand hygiene guideline applies when hands are visibly soiled with blood?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water must be used

Answer

Visibly soiled hands must be washed with soap and water because alcohol-based hand rubs are not effective at removing organic material.

Question 4

A scribe notices a sharps container is three-quarters full. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Alert staff that the container should be replaced

Answer

Sharps containers should be replaced when three-quarters full to prevent overfilling, which increases needlestick risk during disposal.

Question 5

Which pathogen requires a patient to be placed in a private room with negative air pressure?

Accepted Answer

Measles

Answer

Measles is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei and requires a negative pressure room to prevent spread to adjacent areas.

(MS) Medical Scribe Certification Practice Test

(MS) Medical Scribe Certification Practice Test

MS Safety & Infection Control 2