HCWM & LAB BIOSAFETY QUIZ

Question 1

1. The series of events that lead to the transmission of infection is known as

Answer 1

• Chain of infection

Question 2

2. Biosecurity is to protect microorganisms from infecting other organism specifically humans, while biosafety is to protect microorganisms from being acquired by terrorist.
   - Only the first statement is correct
   - Only the second statement is correct
   - Both statements are correct
   - Both statements are incorrect

Answer 2

Both statements are incorrect

Question 3

3. The chain of infection is a basic principle on how people are infected; which also explains how we can prevent or eliminate acquiring the infection (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 3

• True

Question 4

4. The agents of infection are the ff, except:
   - Susceptible individuals
   - Parasites
   - Bacteria
   - Fungi

Answer 4

Susceptible individuals

Question 5

5. The ff are portals of entry, except:
   - Fecal matter
   - Respiratory
   - Tract
   - Digestive tract
   - Skin

Answer 5

Fecal matter

Question 6

6. This relates to how the infectious agent transfer from one host to the other

Answer 6

• Mode of transmission

Question 7

7. The secondary level of prevention against potential pathogenic microorganism targets

Answer 7

• Individuals in the early stage of the disease

Question 8

8. The strategy employed under secondary preventive measures to infections is to administer:

Answer 8

• Early and effective treatment

Question 9

9. In the primary level of infection, it targets individuals who are considered to be:

Answer 9

• Healthy

Question 10

10. This are the ff strategies employed in the primary prevention of infection, except:

Answer 10

• Surgery
• Vaccination
• Improving nutritional status of individuals
• Health education of the community

Question 11

11. Healthcare practitioners are carriers of transient or resident microorganisms; hence, we should not wash our hands after removing our gloves.
    - Only the first statement is correct
    - Only the second statement is correct
    - Both statements are correct
    - Both statements are incorrect

Answer 11

Only the first statement is correct

Question 12

12. The common symbol when encountered in the workplace reminds us of:

Answer 12

• Biological hazards

Question 13

13. Constant handwashing in the workplace is vital in the prevention of hospital acquired infection, hence, hands must be decontaminated when not visibly soiled in the clinical setting.
    - Only the first statement is correct
    - Only the second statement is correct
    - Both statements are correct
    - Both statements are incorrect

Answer 13

Both statements are correct

Question 14

14. Arranged the steps in donning your PPE’s
    a. Gloves
    b. Mask or respirator
    c. Hand hygiene
    d. Gown
    e. Goggles or face shield

Answer 14

• d, b, e, c, a

Question 15

15. The HEPA filter is capable of removing particles in the air with a relative size of 0.3 micrometer, which of the ff particles will easily be trap in the filter in terms of its size
    - Pet dander
    - Tobacco smoke
    - Mold
    - Household dust

Answer 15

Mold

Question 16

16. The HEPA filter is integral in part of which important laboratory equipment?

Answer 16

• Biologic safety cabinet

Question 17

17. Which of the following statement is TRUE for HEPA filters?
    - Constructed of cotton fibers
    - The effective filter operation is 99.97
    - The sheet is flat to increase the overall filtration surface area
    - It can filter viruses with a size equivalent to .011005 micrometer

Answer 17

The effective filter operation is 99.97

Question 18

18. This particular healthcare waste is composed of expired and contaminated drugs and vaccines

Answer 18

• Pharmaceutical waste

Question 19

19. The proper management of health care waste will protect the general public from the potential hazards of acquiring diseases brought about by this waste.
    - TRUE
    - FALSE

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

20. As per regulation, healthcare waste disposal in the workplace must be segregated into colored plastic bags, identify the color of the waste bag according to the types of waste dispose
    a. Infectious
    b. Domestic
    c. Cytotoxic
    d. Medicinal
    - Orange, black, purple, green

Answer 20

Orange, black, purple, green

Question 21

21. According to the regulation on the correct practices for disposing health care waste, it should be enforced that:
    a. All waste bin must be properly covered to prevent cross contamination
    b. Radioactive waste must be buried or incinerated

Answer 21

• Only the first statement is correct (you cannot burn or incinerate a radioactive waste)

Question 22

22. Which of this waste is not considered as Non-hazardous waste?
    - Organic
    - Plastic
    - Metal
    - Blood

Answer 22

BLOOD

Question 23

23. Anatomic waste must be refrigerated if not collected while pathologic waste must be disposed thru safe burial or cremation
    - Only the first statement is correct
    - Only the second statement is correct
    - Both statements are correct
    - Both statements are incorrect

Answer 23

Both statements are correct

Question 24

Z24. Which of the following Laws mandates the strict implementation of the policies on healthcare waste management in the work place
- RA 9275
- RA 5527
- RA 9007
- RA 1517

Answer 24

RA 9275