NCCT Infection Control and Safety 2

Question 1

What is the minimum concentration of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) recommended for cleaning blood spills?

Accepted Answer

10% (1:10 dilution)

Answer

A 10% bleach solution (1:10 dilution of household bleach) is the standard recommendation for decontaminating blood spills.

Question 2

Which type of precautions should be followed when drawing blood from ALL patients regardless of diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Standard precautions

Answer

Standard precautions apply to all patients regardless of known or suspected infection status, treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.

Question 3

After a needlestick injury, what is the immediate first step?

Accepted Answer

Wash the site with soap and water

Answer

The immediate first step after a needlestick is to wash the puncture site thoroughly with soap and running water to reduce the risk of infection.

Question 4

Which class of fire extinguisher should be used for an electrical equipment fire in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C fire extinguishers are designed for electrical fires and use non-conductive agents to extinguish flames without creating an electrocution hazard.

Question 5

What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue (anyone in immediate danger), Alarm (pull the fire alarm), Contain (close doors to contain the fire), and Extinguish/Evacuate.

NCCT - National Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Practice Test

NCCT - National Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Practice Test

NCCT Infection Control and Safety 2