PCT OSHA and Infection Control 3

Question 1

Contact precautions require the PCT to wear which PPE upon entering the patient's room?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

Answer

N95 respirator and face shield

Answer

Surgical mask only

Answer

Sterile gown and double gloves

Question 2

Which waste container is used for blood-soaked bandages and dressings?

Accepted Answer

Biohazard (red) waste container

Answer

Regular trash can

Answer

Recycling bin

Answer

Sharps container

Question 3

How long should the PCT perform hand hygiene with soap and water?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

Exactly 60 seconds

Answer

2 minutes

Question 4

A PCT sustains a needlestick injury. What is the FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Wash the site with soap and water immediately

Answer

File an incident report immediately

Answer

Go to the emergency department

Answer

Notify the supervisor before doing anything

Question 5

Surgical asepsis (sterile technique) differs from medical asepsis in that it:

Accepted Answer

Eliminates all microorganisms from an area or object

Answer

Only requires hand hygiene

Answer

Reduces but does not eliminate microorganisms

Answer

Is only used in operating rooms

Question 6

Which cleaning process destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Sanitization

Answer

Disinfection

Answer

Decontamination