Deck 17: Safety in the Workplace

Question 1

In case of a fire, you should consult your

A) Material Safety Data Sheets
B) policy and procedure manual
C) fire safety plan
D) exposure control plan

Answer 1

fire safety plan

Question 2

The complete destruction of all forms of microbial life is called

A) sanitation
B) disinfection
C) cleansing
D) sterilization

Answer 2

sterilization

Question 3

Which is true regarding the immunization of health care workers at risk?

A) It is required even if the employee declines.
B) The employer may charge small fee for immunization to those at risk.
C) Immunization must be given to those at risk within 10 days of employment.
D) If the employee initially refuses, he may be charged if immunized at a later date.

Answer 3

Immunization must be given to those at risk within 10 days of employment.

Question 4

The top red diamond on a hazard identification system label indicates

A) flammability
B) radioactivity
C) health hazards
D) reactivity hazards

Question 5

For each hazardous chemical material used in a pharmacy, the pharmacy should have a

A) package insert
B) invoice from the manufacturer
C) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
D) Hazardous Chemical Data Sheet

Question 6

An autoclave sterilizes using

A) freezing
B) ethylene oxide
C) formaldehyde
D) steam

Question 7

Standard Precautions assume that

A) all health care workers are at risk for exposure to infectious pathogens
B) all human blood and specified human body fluids are infectious
C) all patients have infectious diseases
D) all employers will provide gloves for any patient contact

Question 8

If any employee is looking for fire and explosion data on a specific chemical, where would she look?

A) exposure control plan
B) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
C) fire safety plan
D) hazard communication plan

Question 9

The destruction of pathogens by physical or chemical means is called

A) cleansing
B) medical asepsis
C) surgical asepsis
D) disinfection

Question 10

OSHA regulates workplace environments by enforcing proper protocols for all the following, EXCEPT

A) workers' compensation
B) emergency plans
C) fire safety
D) removal of hazards

Question 11

A piece of medical equipment that cannot undergo high temperatures may be sterilized using

A) autoclaving
B) chemical sterilization
C) steam
D) dry heat sterilization

Question 12

Which gas is frequently used for sterilization?

A) carbon dioxide
B) nitrogen
C) ethylene oxide
D) helium

Question 13

The blue diamond on a hazard identification system label indicates

A) flammability
B) radioactivity
C) health hazards
D) reactivity hazards

Question 14

What concentration of bleach solution is often used in pharmacies for disinfection?

A) 1 part bleach to 10 parts water
B) 2 parts bleach to 5 parts water
C) 1 part bleach to 5 parts water
D) 1 part bleach to 100 parts water

Question 15

If the red diamond on the top of a hazard identification system label has a "4," this means the chemical

A) is not radioactive
B) is extremely flammable
C) has no hazard to health
D) is extremely reactive

Question 16

The destruction of organisms after they leave the body is called

A) sterilization
B) medical sanitation
C) surgical asepsis
D) medical asepsis

Question 17

Which is designed to minimize the risk of exposure to infectious material and bloodborne disease?

A) hazard communication plan
B) fire safety plan
C) exposure control plan
D) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Question 18

Which year did the federal government pass the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

A) 1912
B) 1970
C) 1999
D) 2001

Question 19

What is true regarding the training of employees about safety in the workplace?

A) not required, but recommended, by OSHA
B) employees should be given material to review outside the workplace
C) training must be appropriate for the literacy and educational level of employee
D) can be given any time during the first year of employment

Question 20

OSHA requires that all health care workers be immunized against

A) smallpox
B) varicella
C) anthrax
D) hepatitis B

Question 21

A substance that eats away at something is ____________________.

Question 22

If a laminar airflow hood is turned off, how long should it run before it is used?

A) 5 minutes
B) 20 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 60 minutes

Question 23

A substance that causes developmental malformations is called ____________________.

Question 24

In an autoclave, moist heat at 270 ° F (132 ° C) under 30 pounds of pressure will kill all organisms in a minimum of

A) 5 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 20 minutes
D) 30 minutes

Question 25

The use of ____________________ instruments when working with human blood or giving injections minimizes the need for sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization.

Question 26

How often should laminar airflow hoods be inspected and certified?

A) weekly
B) monthly
C) every 6 months
D) every 5 years

Question 27

The HEPA filter inside a laminar airflow hood should

A) be sprayed with disinfectant daily
B) never be touched
C) recycled annually and replaced
D) be wiped down before each use

Question 28

____________________ has the right to inspect private and public work sites to be sure all protocols and guidelines are being followed.

Question 29

When mixing sterile drugs within a laminar airflow hood, container closures such as vial stoppers should be

A) sterilized
B) autoclaved
C) sprayed/wiped with alcohol
D) removed

Question 30

A vertical laminar airflow hood should not be used when mixing

A) antibiotics
B) chemotherapeutic agents
C) total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
D) inhalation solutions

Question 31

In case of emergency, ____________________ stations are required in each facility by law.

Question 32

The science concerned with designing equipment and environments for human needs is called

A) systems engineering
B) anthropometrics
C) biomechanics
D) ergonomics

Question 33

Companies with greater than ____________________ employees must maintain records of all work-related injuries and illnesses.

Question 34

A substance that causes cancer is ____________________.

Question 35

____________________ is used to place a barrier between the employee and blood or other body fluids and/or methods of compliance to prevent exposure that can contaminate skin, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin.

Question 36

A(n) ____________________ is a system of circulating filtered air in parallel-flowing planes used in hospitals or other health care facilities.

Question 37

If a biohazard is spilled in the pharmacy, which of the following is recommended for the cleanup?

A) soap and water
B) alcohol
C) bleach
D) hot water only

Question 38

Approximately what percentage of health care workers are sensitive to latex gloves?

A) 1 to 2%
B) 8 to 12%
C) 30 to 35%
D) 60 to 70%

Question 39

A set of standards for infection control is called ____________________.

Question 40

Which is false regarding the use of ethylene oxide for sterilization?

A) It is often used to sterilize many prepackaged products such as bandages.
B) Ethylene oxide is nonflammable.
C) Ethylene oxide is toxic.
D) It is used for items sensitive to heat.

Question 41

To ensure that all employees are aware of the contents of waste containers, they must be labeled with the ____________________ symbol.

Question 42

MSDS is the abbreviation for ____________________________.

Question 43

What is biohazardous waste? How is it properly disposed of? How are sharp objects that are contaminated with biohazardous waste disposed of?

Question 44

Boiling kills many microorganisms, but does not kill ____________________.

Question 45

Ergonomics is also referred to as "human engineering" and "____________________."

Question 46

Any material that has come in contact with blood or body fluids is treated as personal protective equipment ____________________.

Question 47

What is a fire safety and emergency plan?

Question 48

The area in which the sterile procedure will be performed or where sterile supplies will be maintained during the procedure is called the ____________________.

Question 49

Within a horizontal laminar airflow hood, all procedures should be performed at least ____________________ inches from the front edge of the workbench.

Question 50

The single most effective means of preventing the spread of infection is frequent and effective ____________________ hygiene by all health care workers.

Question 51

What is exposure determination?

Question 52

How often should a horizontal laminar airflow hood be cleaned? How is the work surface properly cleaned and disinfected?

Question 53

What are work practice controls?

Question 54

What are four employee responsibilities in regard to safety in the workplace?

Question 55

Explain proper hand hygiene. What is the proper procedure for handwashing?

Question 56

An exposure control plan is designed to minimize ____________________ of exposure to ____________________ material and bloodborne disease.

Question 57

Why is record keeping important when injures occur in the workplace?

Question 58

____________________ sterilization uses dry heated air at a temperature of 160 ° to 180 ° C (320 ° to 356 ° F) for 90 minutes to 3 hours.