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

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Three-quarters (3/4) full

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Proper hand hygiene

Answer

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

Patient Care Technician Test Practice Test

Patient Care Technician Test Practice Test

PCT OSHA and Infection Control 2