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Infection Control and OSHA Standards Flashcards

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  1. Standard Precautions apply to:

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

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

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

    Answer: Before and after every patient contact

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

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

    Answer: Surgical mask

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

  4. Which microorganism requires airborne precautions (N95 respirator)?

    Answer: Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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

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

    Answer: Three-quarters full

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

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

    Answer: High-level disinfection

    Semicritical items that contact mucous membranes require high-level disinfection to kill all microorganisms except bacterial spores.

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