SHS Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which CDC transmission-based precaution category requires placement of the patient in a negative-pressure airborne infection isolation room (AIIR)?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions require a negative-pressure AIIR to prevent spread of pathogens that remain infectious over long distances (e.g., tuberculosis, measles).

Question 2

A healthcare worker sustains a needlestick injury while drawing blood from an HIV-positive patient. What is the FIRST action that should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound immediately with soap and water

Answer

Immediately washing the wound with soap and water is the first step to reduce the risk of infection following a needlestick exposure.

Question 3

According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), how often must employees who have occupational exposure receive bloodborne pathogen training?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

OSHA requires annual refresher training for all employees with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Question 4

The hierarchy of controls for infection prevention places which strategy at the highest level of effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and is considered the most effective level of the hierarchy of controls.

Question 5

Which disinfectant classification, as defined by Spaulding's classification system, is required for semi-critical medical devices that contact mucous membranes?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Semi-critical items (e.g., endoscopes, respiratory therapy equipment) require high-level disinfection to eliminate all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores.

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

SHS Safety & Infection Control 2