Question 1

Which item of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specifically designed to protect the eyes from splashes of bodily fluids or chemicals during a medical procedure?

Accepted Answer

Safety goggles

Answer

Leaded aprons

Answer

Surgical caps

Answer

Shoe covers

Question 2

Which of the following describes the most common reason for healthcare workers to use nitrile or latex gloves as a form of PPE?

Accepted Answer

To prevent direct contact with blood, body fluids, and infectious microorganisms

Answer

To keep their hands warm while working in cold hospital rooms

Answer

To provide better grip when using a smartphone or tablet

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To replace the need for washing hands after seeing a patient

Question 3

In a healthcare setting, which of the following is considered 'donning' PPE?

Accepted Answer

Putting on a clean gown and gloves before entering a patient's room

Answer

Taking off a face shield after finishing a procedure

Answer

Sterilizing medical instruments in an autoclave

Answer

Throwing used gloves into a biohazard waste bin

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary difference between droplet and airborne transmission of germs?

Accepted Answer

Airborne germs are smaller and can stay floating in the air for long periods, while droplets are heavier and fall quickly.

Answer

Airborne germs require a person to touch a contaminated surface, whereas droplets do not.

Answer

Droplets travel much further than airborne particles, often crossing an entire football field.

Answer

Droplets can only be spread through skin contact, while airborne germs are spread by coughing.

Question 5

Which of the following describes the 'Universal Precautions' approach required by OSHA for bloodborne pathogens?

Accepted Answer

Treating all human blood and certain body fluids as if they are known to be infectious

Answer

Only using protection when a person looks sick

Answer

Cleaning only the surfaces that appear to have large spills

Answer

Assuming that children do not carry bloodborne diseases

Question 6

Which of the following viruses is a common Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) that OSHA regulations are designed to protect workers from?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

Answer

Common Cold Virus

Answer

Influenza (Flu) Virus

Answer

Chickenpox Virus

Question 7

Which of the following is the safest way to dispose of a used needle or lancet (sharps) at home?

Accepted Answer

Place it immediately in a puncture-resistant, FDA-cleared sharps container

Answer

Put it in a transparent plastic soda bottle and label it as recycling

Answer

Throw it directly into the regular kitchen trash can

Answer

Flush it down the toilet to keep it away from children

Question 8

Which of the following is the most effective way to ensure that harmful bacteria in a piece of ground beef have been destroyed during the cooking process?

Accepted Answer

Using a food thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 160°F

Answer

Checking to see if the meat has turned brown all the way through

Answer

Pressing on the meat to see if the juices run clear

Answer

Smelling the meat to ensure it does not have a sour odor

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a 'cross-contamination' scenario that could lead to a foodborne illness?

Accepted Answer

Using the same knife to slice raw chicken and then to chop lettuce without washing it in between

Answer

Storing a box of sealed crackers on a shelf in a dry pantry

Answer

Washing a piece of fruit under cold running water before eating it

Answer

Reheating leftover soup until it reaches a boiling point

Question 10

Which of the following is considered a 'biological hazard' in food safety, responsible for the majority of foodborne illnesses?

Accepted Answer

Microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites

Answer

Cleaning chemicals and sanitizers accidentally sprayed on food

Answer

Natural toxins like those found in certain wild mushrooms

Answer

Physical objects like hair, dirt, or pieces of plastic

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a common symptom of most foodborne illnesses (food poisoning)?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal cramps and diarrhea

Answer

Hair loss and brittle nails

Answer

Shortness of breath and chest pain

Answer

Sneezing and runny nose

Question 12

In the context of health and technology, what does the term "ergonomics" mean?

Accepted Answer

The study of designing equipment and environments to fit the human body and reduce strain

Answer

The measurement of how much electricity an electronic device consumes

Answer

The process of recycling old computer parts into new hardware

Answer

A type of software used to track physical fitness and daily steps

Question 13

When lifting a heavy box from the floor, which of the following is considered a 'do' for safety?

Accepted Answer

Bend at your hips and knees to use your leg muscles

Answer

Hold the object as far away from your body as possible

Answer

Keep your knees straight and bend at your waist

Answer

Twist your torso quickly while lifting the weight

Question 14

Which of these is a major 'don't' when carrying a heavy load to a different location?

Accepted Answer

Twisting your body at the waist while moving

Answer

Keeping the load close to your chest

Answer

Using your feet to change direction

Answer

Ensuring your path is clear of obstacles

Question 15

If an object is too heavy to lift safely by yourself, what is the best 'do' to follow?

Accepted Answer

Ask a friend for help or use a dolly

Answer

Hold your breath and use all your strength

Answer

Try to lift it quickly to get it over with

Answer

Lift it with your back to save your legs

Question 16

Which of the following conditions is considered a medical emergency characterized by a body temperature rising above

104

degrees Fahrenheit and a state of confusion?

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke

Answer

Sunburn

Answer

Heat cramps

Answer

Heat exhaustion

Question 17

If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, such as heavy sweating and dizziness, what is the most important first step you should take to help them?

Accepted Answer

Move them to a cool, shaded area and give them water

Answer

Encourage them to continue their activity to build endurance

Answer

Wait for at least

104

minutes to see if the symptoms go away

Answer

Give them a hot drink to balance their internal temperature

Question 18

Which of the following is a key symptom that distinguishes heat stroke from heat exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

An altered mental state or confusion

Answer

Heavy sweating

Answer

Feeling thirsty

Answer

Muscle tiredness

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of workplace violence?

Accepted Answer

A person sending threatening or intimidating emails to a coworker

Answer

Two employees disagreeing about which lunch spot is the best

Answer

A supervisor asking an employee to redo a task correctly

Answer

A manager giving a student an honest performance review

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding workplace violence and safety for teenagers in part-time jobs?

Accepted Answer

Teenage workers have the right to a safe workplace and should be trained on how to handle difficult or aggressive customers.

Answer

Workplace violence only happens in big offices and never in retail or fast-food jobs where teens work.

Answer

If a customer becomes threatening, a teenage employee must stay and finish the transaction no matter what.

Answer

Teenagers are expected to handle violent situations on their own as part of their job training.

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