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OSHA and Infection Control Flashcards

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  1. Standard Precautions should be used when caring for:

    Answer: All patients regardless of their diagnosis

    Standard Precautions apply to all patients because any person may carry transmissible organisms without showing symptoms.

  2. Which PPE should be removed FIRST when doffing (removing) personal protective equipment?

    Answer: Gloves

    Gloves are removed first because they are the most contaminated item and removing them first prevents transferring pathogens to other PPE or skin during removal.

  3. A sharps container should be replaced when it reaches what fill level?

    Answer: Three-quarters (3/4) full

    Sharps containers should be replaced when three-quarters full to prevent overfilling, which increases the risk of needlestick injuries.

  4. Which type of isolation requires the PCT to wear an N95 respirator?

    Answer: Airborne precautions

    Airborne precautions require N95 respirators because airborne pathogens (like TB and measles) travel on tiny particles that regular surgical masks cannot filter.

  5. The single MOST effective method to prevent healthcare-associated infections is:

    Answer: Proper hand hygiene

    Consistent hand hygiene before and after patient contact is the most effective proven method to break the chain of infection transmission.

  6. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires employers to provide which of the following to at-risk employees?

    Answer: Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost

    OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard mandates that employers offer the hepatitis B vaccine free of charge to employees with occupational exposure to blood.