SCMA Infection Control and Safety 2

Question 1

Which type of isolation room uses negative air pressure to prevent the spread of airborne pathogens?

Accepted Answer

Airborne infection isolation room

Answer

Contact isolation room

Answer

Droplet isolation room

Answer

Reverse isolation room

Question 2

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, which vaccine must employers offer to employees with occupational exposure to blood?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B vaccine

Answer

Influenza vaccine

Answer

Hepatitis A vaccine

Answer

Meningococcal vaccine

Question 3

What is the correct sequence for donning (putting on) PPE before entering an isolation room?

Accepted Answer

Gown → Mask/respirator → Eye protection → Gloves

Answer

Gloves → Gown → Mask → Eye protection

Answer

Mask → Eye protection → Gloves → Gown

Answer

Eye protection → Gloves → Gown → Mask

Question 4

Medical waste that is saturated with blood or contains recognizable human tissue is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Regulated biohazardous waste

Answer

General solid waste

Answer

Hazardous chemical waste

Answer

Non-infectious recyclable waste

Question 5

What does the acronym MRSA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Answer

Multiple Resistant Streptococcal Agent

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Methicillin-Resistant Salmonella Aureus

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Multi-drug Resistant Streptococcus Aureus

Question 6

Autoclave sterilization achieves sterilization through which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Moist heat (steam) under pressure at 121°C

Answer

Dry heat at 300°F

Answer

Chemical disinfection with glutaraldehyde

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Ultraviolet radiation exposure

Question 7

When removing (doffing) contaminated PPE, which item should be removed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

Mask or respirator

Answer

Eye protection

Answer

Gown