NCCT Infection Control and OSHA Standards 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST effective way to remove transient microorganisms from hands?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water for 20 seconds

Answer

Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds physically removes transient microorganisms most effectively.

Question 2

A needlestick injury should be reported to the employer within:

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

OSHA requires that needlestick and sharps injuries be reported to the employer within 24 hours for proper post-exposure prophylaxis.

Question 3

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be removed in which order?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, goggles, gown, mask

Answer

The recommended removal order is gloves first (most contaminated), then goggles/face shield, gown, and finally mask to minimize self-contamination.

Question 4

Which isolation precaution is used for patients with Clostridium difficile?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

C. difficile is transmitted via the fecal-oral route and contaminated surfaces, requiring contact precautions including gown and gloves.

Question 5

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) requires that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) contain how many sections?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

GHS-aligned Safety Data Sheets required by OSHA HazCom 2012 must contain 16 standardized sections.

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