OTC Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Infection Control and Safety 4

Question 1

Ergonomic best practices for an orthopaedic technologist applying a long leg cast include:

Accepted Answer

Positioning the work surface at a height that minimizes bending and reaching

Answer

Adjusting the work surface height to minimize bending and awkward postures reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for the technologist.

Question 2

The RACE acronym used in fire safety stands for:

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue patients in danger, Alarm by activating the fire alarm, Confine the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish/Evacuate as appropriate.

Question 3

Which of the following orthopedic devices requires sterilization (rather than high-level disinfection) before use?

Accepted Answer

Intramedullary nail implanted surgically

Answer

Implantable devices like intramedullary nails are classified as critical by the Spaulding system and must be sterile because they contact sterile body tissue.

Question 4

Occupational exposure to latex is a concern in orthopaedic settings because repeated exposure can lead to:

Accepted Answer

Type I (IgE-mediated) latex allergy that can cause anaphylaxis

Answer

Repeated latex exposure can sensitize individuals, leading to a Type I IgE-mediated hypersensitivity that may progress to anaphylaxis.

Question 5

To prevent transmission of infection when positioning a trauma patient for imaging, the orthopaedic technologist should:

Accepted Answer

Wear gloves and change them between touching the patient and shared equipment

Answer

Changing gloves or performing hand hygiene between patient contact and shared equipment prevents cross-contamination of environmental surfaces.

Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Test Practice Test

OTC Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Infection Control and Safety 4