NCCT Infection Control and OSHA Standards

Question 1

Standard Precautions apply to:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Standard Precautions treat all blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin as potentially infectious, regardless of patient diagnosis.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Before and after every patient contact

Answer

The CDC recommends hand hygiene before and after every patient contact to prevent transmission of pathogens.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Surgical mask

Answer

Droplet precautions require a surgical mask when within 3 feet of the patient, as droplets do not remain airborne.

Question 4

Which microorganism requires airborne precautions (N95 respirator)?

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis spreads via small airborne particles that remain suspended in air, requiring N95 respirators.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Three-quarters full

Answer

Sharps containers must be sealed and replaced when they are three-quarters full to prevent needlestick injuries.

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