OSHA and Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communication

When referring to a theory of universal precautions for infection control: a. All blood and other potentially infectious materials are handled as if they were known to be infectious. b. All dressings are disposed of in a biohazardous bag, regardless of the amount of soiling. c. All employees are immunized against hepatitis. d. All patients with eye infections are asked to wear gloves.

a. All blood and other potentially infectious materials are handled as if they were known to be infectious.

Spill kits contain all but one of the following: a. Blanket. b. Absorbent pads or material. c. Cleaning agents. d. Biohazard bags.

a. Blanket.

Which of the following should be avoided where there is a likelihood of occupational exposure? a. Eating. b. Documenting in the medical record. c. Touching a potentially infected patient. d. Wearing canvas shoes.

a. Eating.

Labels must now include new information including: a. Product identifier. b. Histogram. c. MSDS sheets. d. Email address.

a. Product identifier.

The two new changes in the HCS are: a. SDS and label elements. b. MSDS updates and label elements. c. Hazardous chemicals and label elements. d. MSDS and hazardous chemicals.

a. SDS and label elements.

Pictograms used on labels must be: a. Set in the shape of a square with a red outline, black symbol, and white background. b. Set in the shape of a square with a blue outline, black symbol, and white background. c. Set in the shape of a flame with a red outline, black symbol, and white background. d. Set in the shape of an hexagon with a red outline, black symbol, and white background.

a. Set in the shape of a square with a red outline, black symbol, and white background.

What is the single most important method to prevent the spread of infection? a. Washing your hands. b. Covering your cough. c. Using a biohazard container for contaminated products. d. Using disinfectants to clean surfaces.

a. Washing your hands.

Training on the revised Hazard Communication Standard must begin by and end by which of the following dates? a. Beginning December 1, 2012 and ending July 30, 2015 b. Beginning December 1, 2013 and ending June 1, 2016 c. Beginning December 1, 2012 and ending June 1, 2016 d. Beginning December 1, 2013 and ending July 30, 2015

b. Beginning December 1, 2013 and ending June 1, 2016

If a chemical has multiple hazards, only the pictogram of the most damaging hazard will be displayed on the label. a. True. b. False.

b. False.

Immunization is provided for employees with occupational exposure for what disease? a. Hepatitis A. b. Hepatitis B. c. Hepatitis C. d. Hepatitis D.

b. Hepatitis B.

If there is uncertainty as to how to handle a blood spill, the most important action is to: a. Notify 911. b. Notify your manager c. Notify the front desk. d. Notify OSHA.

b. Notify your manager

What is PPE? a. Policies, Procedures, Equipment. b. Personal Protective Equipment. c. Personal Provider Elements. d. Protection Produced Elements.

b. Personal Protective Equipment.

Which of the following is considered PPE? a. Surgical shoes. b. Surgical mask. c. Surgical tape. d. Surgical locker.

b. Surgical mask.

A common household product that can be used to kill bloodborne pathogens is: a. Ammonia. b. Lysol. c. Bleach. d. White vinegar.

c. Bleach.

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires the practice to have written guidelines for the employees' protection and reference. These guidelines are referred to as: a. Employee Handbook or Guide. b. Policy and Procedure Manual (PPM). c. Exposure Control Plan (ECP). d. Emergency and Disaster Plan (EDP).

c. Exposure Control Plan (ECP).

The following color is used to identify biohazardous material: a. Blue. b. Yellow. c. Red. d. Black.

c. Red.

Which of the following should be disposed of in a red biohazardous bag? a. Used gauze with a drop of blood following infusion. b. Used gauze used with a visible drop of dried tears. c. Used gauze saturated with blood. d. Used gauze worn postop under eye shield.

c. Used gauze saturated with blood.

An example of a contaminated sharp would be: a. IV tubing. b. A syringe with a needle. c. Broken glass. d. A used scalpel.

d. A used scalpel.

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is one of several standards established by the federal government. The enforcement agency for compliance with the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is: a. FEMA. b. DEA. c. CDC. d. OSHA.

d. OSHA.

OSHA stands for: a. Occupational and Safe Health Administration. b. Ophthalmic Standards for Healthcare Administration. c. Ophthalmic Safety Has Advantages. d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.