Safety and Infection Control Flashcards
6 cards from real PSW practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What is the correct technique for disposing of a used needle (sharps) in a client's home?
Answer: Place it uncapped directly into an approved sharps container
Used sharps must be placed directly into an approved puncture-resistant sharps container without recapping to prevent needlestick injuries.
A client has been diagnosed with MRSA. What additional precaution is most appropriate for the PSW?
Answer: Wear gloves and gown when providing direct care
Contact precautions for MRSA require wearing gloves and a gown during direct care to prevent skin-to-skin and clothing contact transmission.
What is the purpose of a WHMIS label on a cleaning product used by a PSW?
Answer: To provide hazard and safe handling information
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) labels provide critical information about hazards and safe handling of workplace chemicals.
When lifting a client or heavy object, a PSW should primarily use which muscles?
Answer: Leg muscles
Safe lifting technique requires using the strong leg muscles rather than the back to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
What should a PSW do if a client's home environment poses a fire hazard, such as a blocked exit?
Answer: Report the hazard to a supervisor and document it
Hazardous conditions must be reported to a supervisor and documented so appropriate action can be taken within the care organization's protocols.
Which of the following best describes a PSW's role in medication safety?
Answer: Reminding clients to take their medications as directed
PSWs support medication management by reminding clients and sometimes assisting with self-administration, but never prescribing or adjusting doses.