Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard specifically mandates the use of engineered sharps injury protections and a sharps injury log in healthcare settings?
Answer: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires exposure control plans, engineering controls, PPE, and maintenance of a sharps injury log.
What does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in a fire emergency response?
Answer: Remove, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
RACE stands for Rescue patients in immediate danger, Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Contain the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish if safe to do so.
A phlebotomist notices a patient's armband is missing. What is the correct next step?
Answer: Obtain a new armband and verify two identifiers before drawing
A patient must have a proper armband with verified two-identifier confirmation before any specimen is collected to prevent misidentification.
Which sharps disposal container characteristic is required under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Answer: Closable, puncture-resistant, leak-proof on sides and bottom, and labeled with a biohazard symbol
OSHA requires sharps containers to be closable, puncture-resistant, leak-proof on sides and bottom, and properly labeled or color-coded.
During a blood draw, gloves become visibly contaminated with blood. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Stop, remove gloves, perform hand hygiene, and re-glove before continuing
Visibly contaminated gloves must be removed immediately; hands must be sanitized before donning new gloves to prevent cross-contamination.
What is the term for the deliberate reduction of microbial contamination on inanimate surfaces using chemical or physical methods?
Answer: Disinfection
Disinfection reduces or eliminates pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects; unlike sterilization, it does not necessarily destroy all microbial life.
A sharps container is three-quarters full. What is the correct action?
Answer: Seal and replace the container according to facility policy
OSHA and most facility policies require sharps containers to be replaced when they reach the designated fill line (usually three-quarters full) to prevent overfilling and injury.