NCCT Infection Control and OSHA Standards

Question 1

Standard Precautions apply to:

Accepted Answer

Blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin of ALL patients

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Only patients known to have infectious diseases

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Only airborne pathogens

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Only HIV-positive patients

Question 2

When must healthcare workers perform hand hygiene according to CDC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Before and after every patient contact

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Only before invasive procedures

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Only when gloves are not worn

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Only after touching bodily fluids

Question 3

Which type of PPE is required when caring for a patient on droplet precautions?

Accepted Answer

Surgical mask

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N95 respirator

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Full face shield only

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No PPE needed

Question 4

Which microorganism requires airborne precautions (N95 respirator)?

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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MRSA

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Clostridium difficile

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Influenza

Question 5

The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires that sharps containers be replaced when:

Accepted Answer

Three-quarters full

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Completely full

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Half full

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After each use

Question 6

Which disinfection level is required for semicritical items (e.g., respiratory therapy equipment)?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

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Low-level disinfection

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Intermediate-level disinfection

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Sterilization