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AHA3

Phlebotomy _Ch 3 Infection Control

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According to standard first aid procedures, severe external bleeding is best controlled how? applying direct pressure.
Class C fires involve electrical equipment
Vaccination against HBV involves a dose of vaccine, a second dose 1 month later, a third dose 6 months later
An example of employee screening for infection control PPD testing
NOT a code word in the NFPA order of action in the event of fire Smother
The purpose of “protective” isolation to protect patients who are highly susceptible to infection
The OSHA HazCom Standard is also commonly called Right-to-Know law
Proper order for putting on protective clothing Gown first, then mask, then goggles, gloves last
Federal law requires that hepatitis B vaccination be made available to employees assigned to duties with occupational exposure risk at what point in time? within 10 working days of initial assignment
The FIRST thing the phlebotomist should do in the event of an accidental needlestick Wash the site with soap and water for at least 30 seconds
The main principles involved in radiation exposure are exposure time, distance, and shielding
An example of a nosocomial infection would be when a catheter site of a patient in ICU becomes infected
An example of a potential permucosal exposure to biohazardous microorganisms Rubbing an eye with a contaminated hand
An instance in which a patient might be placed in protective isolation The patient has tuberculosis
An example of a work practice control that reduces the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens hand washing
The type of contact infection transmission that involves transfer of an infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze Droplet
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is one Revision & updating of the exposure control plan
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is one Solicitation of employee input in selecting engineering and work practice controls
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is one Modification of definitions relating to engineering controls
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is one New record-keeping requirements, including the requirement to keep a sharps injury log
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is NOT one availability of vaccination against HBV for all employees
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur if what happens while the healthcare worker is performing his or her duties? A human bite breaks the skin.
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur if what happens while the healthcare worker is performing his or her duties? Blood comes in contact with a cut
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur if what happens while the healthcare worker is performing his or her duties? Body fluids splash into the mouth
What type of PPE must be removed after leaving the patient's room and closing the door? Respirator
To comply with the latest HazCom revision, the label of a hazardous chemical must include what? GHS hazard statement
To comply with the latest HazCom revision, the label of a hazardous chemical must include what? Hazard class pictogram
To comply with the latest HazCom revision, the label of a hazardous chemical must include what? Severity signal word
CLSI guidelines state that scrubs or slacks worn in the lab should be how far off of the floor? 1 to 1½ inches
A sign posted on the door of a patient in contact isolation states that all who enter the room must use soap and water to wash their hands before leaving the room. This is a sign that the patient may be infected with a spore-forming microbe such as what? Clostridium difficile
A body fluid splash to the eyes requires the victim to immediately flush the eyes with water or sterile saline for how long? 10 minutes minimum
An N-95 respirator must be worn when entering the room of a patient who has which type of precaution sign on the door? Airborne
The abbreviation HAI, stands for Healthcare associated infection
HAI is applied to infections acquired where? All healthcare settings, including home care
The most common healthcare associated pathogen Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
PPE stands for Personal protective equipment
The most important means of breaking the chain of infections Hand washing
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