MS Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire emergency protocols?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish—the sequential steps for responding to a fire in a healthcare setting.

Question 2

A patient's chart shows 'MRSA colonization.' What precaution level should be documented?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

MRSA colonization or infection requires contact precautions because MRSA is transmitted through direct contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces.

Question 3

Which type of PPE must be removed LAST when doffing after caring for an Ebola patient?

Accepted Answer

Face shield

Answer

The face shield or goggles are removed last (before final hand hygiene) to protect mucous membranes until all other contaminated PPE is removed.

Question 4

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) caused by improper IV line care most commonly result in which type of infection?

Accepted Answer

Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)

Answer

Improper IV line care—such as failure to maintain sterile technique during insertion or dressing changes—most directly causes CLABSIs.

Question 5

A scribe is asked to document a surgical time-out. What is the PRIMARY purpose of the time-out?

Accepted Answer

To verify patient identity, procedure, and site before incision

Answer

The surgical time-out is a Joint Commission-mandated safety pause to confirm the correct patient, correct procedure, and correct surgical site before the first incision.

(MS) Medical Scribe Certification Practice Test

(MS) Medical Scribe Certification Practice Test

MS Safety & Infection Control 3