Unit 13:3 Observing Standard Precautions
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- Q1Name 3 pathogens spread by blood and body fluids that are a major concern to healthcare workers.Hepatitis R Virus, HIV, and AIDSHuman Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDS, and Hepatitis BHepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Hepatitis C, Hepatitis W, AIDS45s
- Q2What federal agency established standards for contamination with blood or body fluids that must be followed by all health care facilities?WalmartCenters for Disease Control (CDC)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)World Health Organization (WHO)45s
- Q3Name 4 types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that an employer must provide:Gloves, Clown Shoes, Face Shields, Lab CoatsLab Coats, Lab Curtains, Masks, Face ShieldsGloves, Gowns, Masks, Face ShieldsLab Coats, Lab Rats, Face Shields, Gowns45s
- Q4Can a healthcare worker drink coffee in a laboratory where blood tests are performed?Yes; Federal law allows eating and drinking only when it is deemed appropriate.No; Federal law prohibits eating and drinking in any area potentially contaminated by blood or body fluids.45s
- Q5What responsibilities does an employer have if an employee is splashed with blood when a tube containing blood breaks?Provide monthly Spa massages.Provide monthly check-ups.Provide confidential medical evaluation and follow-up.Provide lunch and dinner stipend.45s
- Q6List the 3 main requirements that employers must meet as a result of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act:Identify the cause, use safety precautions, share a stipend of reimbursement.Identify effective use of infection control, solicit nonmanagerial employees, and provide confidential medical evaluation and follow-up.Share a stipend to reimburse medical expenses of the employee, Solicit input from nonmanagerial employees, contact the Centers for Disease Control on the employee.ID and use effective and safer medical devices, solicit input from nonmanagerial employees who are responsible for direct patient care, maintain a sharps injury log.45s
- Q7When must standard precautions be used?In a situation where there will be hugging and kissing.In a situation where health care providers may contact blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, mucous membranes, nonintact skin, and/or tissue or cell specimens.In a situation where there will be multiple hosts and susceptible parties.In a situation where there will be sticky items such as candy, bodily fluids, and mucous.45s
- Q8Describe 4 situations when gloves must be used.1.) Whenver contact with humans, 2.) Handling blood samples, 3.) Performing hugging activities, 4.) Performing venipuncture .1.) Whenever performing invasive procedures, 2.) Inspecting the mouth, 3.) Blowing bubbles, 4.) Speaking with strangers.1.) Whenever contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions; 2.) handling any contaminated items or surfaces; 3.) performing invasive procedures; 4.) performing venipuncture or blood tests.1.) Performing invasive procedures, 2.) Handling soiled linen, 3.) Greeting patients, 4.) Doing cartwheels in the clinic.45s
- Q9When must gowns be worn?During any procedure likely to cause expulsion of mucous, body fluids, soap, or bubbles.During any procedure likely to cause cloudy skies.During any procedure likely to cause happiness, depression, elation, and frustration.During any procedure likely to cause splashing of blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions.45s
- Q10Give 3 examples when masks, protective eyewear, gowns, and gloves must be used.1.) Delivery of baby, 2.) Preparing food, 3.) Suctioning1.) Dental procedure, 2.) Delivery of baby, 3.) Surgical procedure1.) Suctioning, 2.) Irrigation of wounds, 3.) Wrapping gifts1.) Irrigation of wounds, 2.) Preparing food, 3.) Suctioning45s
- Q11When must masks be changed?1.) Every 30 minutes 2.) Any time they become moist or wet1.) Every 45 minutes to an hour 2.) Any time they become moist or wet.1.) Every 10 minutes 2.) Any time they become moist or wet.1.) Any time they become moist or wet. 2.) Every 60 minutes.45s
- Q12How must needles and syringes be handles after use?Left capped and placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container.Left uncapped and placed in a waste container.Left capped and placed in a waste container.Left uncapped and placed in leakproof puncture-resistant sharps container.45s
- Q13During a blood test, some blood splashes on a laboratory counter. How must it be removed?Wipe area with disposable cleaning cloths, put gloves on, and throw the items in a waste container.Put on gloves, wipe area with disposable cleaning cloths, and a disinfectant solution.Put on gloves, dispose of cleaning cloths, clean the area.Put on gloves, throw the disposable cleaning cloth away, clean the area.45s
- Q14What is the purpose of mouth pieces / resuscitation devices?Avoid the need for saliva-to-saliva resuscitation.What is the purpose of mouth pieces / resuscitation devices?Avoid the need of hugging.Avoid the need for cross contamination.45s
- Q15What must you do if you stick yourself with a contaminated needle?Wait until your mother tells you to report it.Report it immediately.Wait 24 hours, then report it.Wait until you begin to feel possible symptoms.45s