PCT OSHA and Infection Control 2

Question 1

Standard Precautions should be used when caring for:

Accepted Answer

All patients regardless of their diagnosis

Answer

Only patients with known infectious diseases

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Only patients in isolation rooms

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Only immunocompromised patients

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

Face shield or goggles

Answer

Gown

Answer

Mask or respirator

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Three-quarters (3/4) full

Answer

Completely full

Answer

Half full

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One-quarter full

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Contact precautions

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Droplet precautions

Answer

Standard precautions only

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Proper hand hygiene

Answer

Wearing gloves for all patient contact

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Administering prophylactic antibiotics

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Using UV light to sterilize rooms

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost

Answer

Free vacation days after exposure incidents

Answer

Automatic raises for working with infectious patients

Answer

Personal health insurance upgrades