OTC Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Infection Control and Safety 5

Question 1

When disposing of a used fiberglass cast saw blade, the orthopaedic technologist should place it in a:

Accepted Answer

Puncture-resistant container labeled for sharps

Answer

Sharps and sharp-edged items must be placed in a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent injuries during handling and disposal.

Question 2

A patient on droplet precautions requires a cast change. The orthopaedic technologist must wear:

Accepted Answer

A surgical mask when within 3 feet and standard PPE as indicated

Answer

Droplet precautions require a surgical mask when within 3 feet (1 meter) of the patient, in addition to gloves and any other PPE indicated by the procedure.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

Gown → mask → eye protection → gloves

Answer

CDC guidelines recommend donning PPE in the order: gown first, then mask or respirator, eye protection, and finally gloves so that the gloves cover the gown cuffs.

Question 4

Clostridium difficile (C. diff) spores are best eliminated from environmental surfaces using:

Accepted Answer

Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solutions

Answer

C. diff spores are resistant to alcohol and many common disinfectants; EPA-registered sodium hypochlorite (bleach) products are required to kill them.

Question 5

The safe oxygen saturation level threshold below which supplemental oxygen should be considered for a patient during cast application under sedation is typically:

Accepted Answer

Below 95%

Answer

An SpO2 below 95% is generally considered an indication for supplemental oxygen and closer monitoring in sedated patients.

Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Test Practice Test

OTC Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Infection Control and Safety 5