Deck 2: Infection Control Safety

Question 1

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections

A) of the nasal passage
B) that occur in communal settings
C) that are acquired from healthcare settings
D) with non-pathogenic organisms

Answer 1

that are acquired from healthcare settings

Question 2

A phlebotomist collects a specimen from a patient in an isolation room. How can he prevent the spread of infection? (check all that apply)

A) Wear all appropriate PPEs
B) Dispose of contaminated equipment outside the room
C) Washing hands after removal of all PPEs
D) Remove PPEs outside the room

Answer 2

Wear all appropriate PPEs

Question 3

Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics? (check all that apply)

A) Clostridium difficile
B) Enterococci
C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D) Staphylococcus aureus

Answer 3

Clostridium difficile

Question 4

Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to vancomycin?

A) Clostridium difficile
B) Enterococci
C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D) Staphylococcus aureus

Question 5

Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin?

A) Clostridium difficile
B) Enterococci
C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D) Staphylococcus aureus

Question 6

Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to multiple drugs?

A) Clostridium difficile
B) Enterococci
C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D) Staphylococcus aureus

Question 7

For which of the following bacteria are some hospitals now screening patients upon admission?

A) Clostridium difficile
B) Enterococci
C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D) Staphylococcus aureus

Question 8

Which government agency mandates that healthcare facilities have exposure control plans?

A) CLSI
B) HAZMAT
C) MSDS
D) OSHA

Question 9

A medical laboratory technician (MLT) is about to prepare some chemical solutions. She suspects that there might be some health risks. She should check which quadrant of the NFPA label on the chemicals?

A) blue
B) red
C) yellow
D) white

Question 10

A medical laboratory technician (MLT) is about to prepare some chemical solutions. He suspects that there might be a risk of fire. He should check which quadrant of the NFPA label on the chemicals?

A) blue
B) red
C) yellow
D) white

Question 11

A phlebotomist is about to prepare a container for patient specimen collection. He notices that one of the chemicals on the shelf in the storage room displays W on its label. In which NFPA label quadrant did he see this symbol?

A) blue
B) red
C) yellow
D) white

Question 12

Upon entering a patient room, you encounter a fire in the waste container. The FIRST thing you should do is:

A) activate the fire alarm or phone in the alarm
B) contain the fire as much as possible
C) extinguish if possible.
D) rescue those who need immediate help

Question 13

Upon entering a patient room, you encounter a fire in the waste container. The LAST thing you should do is:

A) activate the fire alarm or phone in the alarm
B) contain the fire as much as possible
C) extinguish if possible.
D) rescue those who need immediate help

Question 14

A disease acquired through a patient's cough is an example of what type of transmission?

A) aerosol
B) airborne
C) vector
D) vehicle

Question 15

A disease acquired through touching a contaminated object is an example of what type of transmission?

A) aerosol
B) airborne
C) vector
D) vehicle

Question 16

Which of the following actions may result in a needle-stick injury while performing venipuncture?

A) Engaging the engineering control upon withdrawal of the needle from the arm.
B) Leaving the safety cap on the needle until just before use.
C) Pushing the used needle down into a full sharps container.
D) Keeping fingers out of the path of needle insertion.

Question 17

Engineering controls that are used for safe performance of venipuncture include:

A) gloves and goggles.
B) post-procedure locking safety cap
C) biohazards and sharps containers.
D) hospital emergency code system.

Question 18

While transferring a specimen from the collection container to a transport container for shipping, the phlebotomist spilled some of the specimen on the counter. What should the phlebotomist do next?

A) Continue processing the specimen.
B) Use a biohazard spill kit to clean the counter.
C) Clean the counter with a chemical spill kit.
D) Clean the counter with soap and water.

Question 19

-While transferring a specimen from the collection container to a transport container for shipping, the phlebotomist spilled some of the specimen on the counter. Which image best represents what should occur next?

A) Image A
B) Image B
C) Image C
D) Image D

Question 20

-While transferring a specimen from the collection container to a transport container for shipping, the phlebotomist splashed the specimen in her eyes. Which image best represents what should occur next?

A) Image A
B) Image B
C) Image C
D) Image D

Question 21

Before adding a chemical to a specimen container, the phlebotomist should look up information about safety risks in the

A) laboratory send out manual
B) standard operating procedure manual
C) material safety data sheets manual
D) safety committee meeting minutes

Question 22

-Before adding a chemical to a specimen container, the phlebotomist noted that the chemical may cause mild skin irritation and should not be inhaled. Which images represent proper procedures for handling this chemical? (check all that apply)

A) Image A
B) Image B
C) Image C
D) Image D
E) All of the above

Question 23

-While adding a chemical to a specimen container, the phlebotomist spilled a little on the counter. Which images represent proper procedures for neutralizing this chemical? (check all that apply)

A) Image A
B) Image B
C) Image C
D) Image D

Question 24

Volatile solvents can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, and central nervous system depression. How can you prevent accidental vapor inhalation?

A) Wear a mask or respirator while handling chemicals.
B) Transport chemicals with their caps removed.
C) Use a biological hood for handling chemicals.
D) Handle chemicals out in the open for good air circulation.

Question 25

Which image(s) best represent(s) what should be done to ensure personal and patient safety from infection during venipuncture? (check all that apply)

A) Images B, D
B) Images A, D
C) Images D, C
D) Images A, B

Question 26

If a fire alarm sounds or a code red is called in your area you should:

A) Do nothing until told
B) Finish what you are doing, retrieve your belongings, and leave the building.
C) Terminate any procedures and leave the building immediately.
D) Grab a fire extinguisher and go find the fire.

Question 27

During patient care activities that are likely to generate splashes of blood, a phlebotomist should wear (check all that apply)

A) Gloves
B) Gown
C) Goggles
D) Mask

Question 28

A phlebotomist is about to collect blood from a patient who has wounds that are secreting fluids that may come in contact with the phlebotomist's clothing. The phlebotomist should wear (check all that apply)

A) Gloves
B) Gown
C) Goggles
D) Mask
E) A and B

Question 29

During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomist should wear (check all that apply)

A) Gloves
B) Gown
C) Goggles
D) Mask

Question 30

A phlebotomist notices that every day after several hours of performing out-patient venipunctures that she has pain in her lower back. What type of workplace hazard should be investigated to help eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist's pain?

A) Allergen exposure
B) Biohazard
C) Ergonomics
D) Fire hazard

Question 31

A phlebotomist notices that every day after several hours of performing out-patient venipunctures that she has pain in her lower back. Which practices may help to eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist's pain?

A) Placing phlebotomy equipment farther away.
B) Bending over to perform the procedure.
C) Adjusting the height of the chair the phlebotomist is using.
D) Avoid using a cart to transport specimens.

Question 32

A phlebotomist notices that every day after several hours of performing out-patient venipunctures that she has a rash on her hands. What type of workplace hazard should be investigated to help eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist's rash?

A) Allergen exposure
B) Biohazard
C) Ergonomics
D) Fire hazard

Question 33

A person who is processing specimens first cleans their hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer and then immediately presses the on button on the centrifuge. They feel a mild shock as the centrifuge turned on. What type of workplace hazard has just occurred?

A) Allergen exposure
B) Biohazard
C) Electrical
D) Fire hazard

Question 34

A phlebotomist notices a funny smell while centrifuging specimens. After a short while she sees a small flame at the back of the instrument. What type of workplace hazard has just occurred?

A) Biohazard
B) Chemical
C) Electrical
D) Fire hazard

Question 35

A phlebotomist notices a funny smell while centrifuging specimens. After a short while she sees a small flame at the back of the instrument. What class fire has just occurred?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 36

A phlebotomist notices a funny smell while centrifuging specimens. After a short while she sees a small flame at the back of the instrument. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on this fire?

A) Any of these
B) Dry chemical
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Halon

Question 37

A phlebotomist is asked to help unpack a shipment of chemicals for the laboratory and to check whether there are any fire hazards. The phlebotomist should check the

A) Standard Operating Procedures for the laboratory.
B) FDA approved procedures for which these chemicals will be used.
C) MSDS sheets for storage requirements.
D) NFPA label on each chemical bottle.

Question 38

Energy traveling through space can create a

A) Radiation hazard
B) Electrical hazard
C) Chemical hazard
D) Biological hazard

Question 39

The NFPA chemical hazard codes indicate all of the following except

A) Alkalinity
B) Flammability
C) Health hazard
D) Reactivity

Question 40

The term HAZMATS is used to identify

A) hazardous materials and chemicals
B) chemical absorbent materials
C) chemicals that have low to no risk
D) chemicals that can neutralize volatile chemicals

Question 41

-Which NFPA label should you affix to a chemical that may catch fire?

A) Image A
B) Image B
C) Image C
D) Image D

Question 42

-Which NFPA label should you affix to a chemical that causes a high health risk?

A) Image A
B) Image B
C) Image C
D) Image D

Question 43

-Which NFPA label should you affix to a chemical that may react with water?

A) Image A
B) Image B
C) Image C
D) Image D

Question 44

-Which NFPA label should you affix to a chemical that is unstable at warm temperatures?

A) Image A
B) Image B
C) Image C
D) Image D

Question 45

You should label a chemical that may catch fire with the NFPA label displaying these numbers in the Red, Blue, and Yellow quadrants.

A) 3-0-0
B) 0-0-0
C) 0-3-0
D) 0-2-1

Question 46

You should label a chemical that may cause a health risk with the NFPA label displaying these numbers in the Red, Blue, Yellow, and White quadrants.

A) 3-0-0
B) 0-0-0
C)
D) 0-2-0

Question 47

You should label a chemical that may react violently when mixed with water, with the NFPA label displaying these numbers in the Red, Blue, Yellow, and White quadrants

A) 3-0-0
B) 0-0-0
C)
D) 0-2-0

Question 48

You should label a chemical that may cause a health risk with the NFPA label displaying these numbers in the Red, Blue, and Yellow quadrants

A) 3-0-0
B) 0-2-0
C) 0-3-0
D) 0-0-1

Question 49

You are asked to give a lecture to a new class of phlebotomy students concerning standard precautions. Which agency can provide you with current information that you need to present?

A) CDC
B) FDA
C) NAACLS
D) OSHA

Question 50

You are asked to give a lecture to a new class of phlebotomy students concerning respiratory hygiene precautions. Which agency can provide you with current information that you need to present?

A) CDC
B) FDA
C) NAACLS
D) OSHA