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Infection Control and OSHA Standards Flashcards

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

    Answer: Soap and water for 20 seconds

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

  2. A needlestick injury should be reported to the employer within:

    Answer: 24 hours

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

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

    Answer: Gloves, goggles, gown, mask

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

  4. Which isolation precaution is used for patients with Clostridium difficile?

    Answer: Contact precautions

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

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

    Answer: 16

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

  6. Medical waste that is soaked with blood is categorized as:

    Answer: Regulated medical waste

    Items soaked or saturated with blood are classified as regulated medical waste and must be disposed of in biohazard containers.

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