UTC Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which PPE item is required when performing ultrasound on a patient in Contact Precautions?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and gown

Answer

Contact Precautions require gloves and gown to prevent transmission of organisms spread by direct or indirect contact.

Question 2

What is the minimum soak time for high-level disinfection of transvaginal probes using glutaraldehyde per most manufacturer guidelines?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

Answer

High-level disinfection with 2% glutaraldehyde typically requires a minimum of 45 minutes of immersion to eliminate all microorganisms except bacterial spores.

Question 3

A sonographer has a needlestick injury during a procedure. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

The immediate first step after a needlestick is to wash the wound with soap and water to reduce contamination before any reporting or documentation.

Question 4

Which ultrasound probe requires sterilization (rather than just high-level disinfection) between patients?

Accepted Answer

Transrectal probe used with a sterile sheath in a sterile body cavity

Answer

Probes introduced into sterile body cavities require sterilization because even high-level disinfection does not eliminate all spores.

Question 5

What does the term 'Transmission-Based Precautions' refer to in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Additional infection control measures for patients with known or suspected infectious disease

Answer

Transmission-Based Precautions are extra measures beyond Standard Precautions used for patients with specific infectious diseases to interrupt transmission routes.

(UTC) Ultrasound Technologist Certification Practice Test

(UTC) Ultrasound Technologist Certification Practice Test

UTC Safety & Infection Control 2