OTC Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Infection Control and Safety 2

Question 1

Which class of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for an electrical fire in an orthopaedic clinic?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers are designed for electrical fires and use non-conductive agents to suppress flames without risk of electrocution.

Question 2

When a patient's cast becomes saturated with blood, the orthopaedic technologist should treat the blood as:

Accepted Answer

Potentially infectious material requiring standard precautions

Answer

Standard precautions require treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of the patient's known disease status.

Question 3

The recommended contact time for a quaternary ammonium disinfectant to be effective on a hard surface is typically:

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

Answer

Most quaternary ammonium compounds require a 10-minute wet contact time on surfaces to achieve the labeled disinfection efficacy.

Question 4

An orthopaedic technologist notices a needle on the floor of the procedure room. The safest action is to:

Accepted Answer

Use a mechanical device or forceps to pick it up without recapping

Answer

Needles on floors should never be picked up bare-handed; a mechanical device prevents needlestick injury, and needles should never be recapped.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in an orthopaedic setting?

Accepted Answer

To provide detailed hazard and handling information for chemical substances

Answer

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide comprehensive information on chemical hazards, handling, storage, and emergency measures for workplace chemicals.

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