INFECTIOUS CONTROL PROGRAM

Question 1

The Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) Designated _____ _____ _____ _______ will contact you,
obtain the circumstances of the exposure incident, and give instructions as to the proper actions to
take.

Answer 1

Infectious Disease Control Officer

Question 2

The CDC recommends that hand-washing take a minimum of _____ (__) seconds to properly rid the
hands of protein matter, blood, secretions, and other contaminants picked up while handling patients.
_____ scrubbing is essential.

Answer 2

fifteen (15), Vigorous

Question 3

According to the CDC, __-___% of all patients who enter a hospital come down with a hospital
acquired infection.

Answer 3

5-10%

Question 4

Equipment that will contact mucus membranes or non-intact skin:
a) Presoaking in ___ hydrogen peroxide for ____ minutes in an enclosed container.
b) Soaking the equipment in ____% isopropyl alcohol for __-___ minutes in an
enclosed container.
c) Rinse with water and dry.

Answer 4

3%, 20 mins, 70%, 10-30mins,

Question 5

For significant HIV exposure, the employee must contact Phoenix Fire Alarm at (602) 262-6595
within ___ minutes of the exposure for possible prophylactic treatment.

Answer 5

15

Question 6

Employee must report in writing to his employer within ___ (__) calendar days the
details of the possible HIV exposure.

Answer 6

Ten (10)

Question 7

Employee must have blood drawn within___(__) calendar days after exposure.

Answer 7

Ten (10)

Question 8

Employee must have blood tested for HIV by antibody testing within___(__) days
after exposure and test results must show no presence of HIV.

Answer 8

thirty (30)

Question 9

Employee must be tested or diagnosed as HIV positive within ____ (__) months
after the exposure.

Answer 9

eighteen (18)

Question 10

Employee must file a Worker’s Compensation Claim within ___ (__) year of diagnosis,
or positive blood test, if the employee wishes to receive benefits under the Worker’s
Compensation System.

Answer 10

one (1)

Question 11

In addition, testing will also be done on the____ and ____

month after baseline testing.

Answer 11

third and ninth