Module 4 Hygiene and Sanitation

Question 1

A written certification issued by the City or Municipal Health officer using the prescribed form to a person employed in the funeral establishment and other related services after passing the required physical and medical examinations

Answer 1

Health Certificate

Question 2

A grant of special permission to someone who will be privileged to perform a special task

Answer 2

Licensing

Question 3

A set of garments one must use or wear to protect oneself from the hazardous nature of the process or the environment which are capable of causing injury or impairment in the functions of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.

Answer 3

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 4

A government officer, employed by the national, provincial, city or municipal government, who enforces sanitary rules, laws and regulations and implements environmental sanitation activities under the supervision of the provincial/ city/ municipal health officer/ sanitary engineer

Answer 4

Sanitary Inspector

Question 5

The permission or certification in writing by the city or municipal health officer or in his absence by the chief or the head of the sanitation division/ section/ or unit that the establishment complies with the existing sanitation requirements upon evaluation or inspection conducted in accordance with Presidential Decree Nos. 522 and 856 and local ordinance

Answer 5

Sanitary Permit

Question 6

What is the Universal Precautions?

Answer 6

The basic standard of infection control

Question 7

What is the difference of sterilization and disinfection?

Answer 7

Sterilization uses boiling or pressure to kill all organisms while disinfection kills MOST organism using chemicals

Question 8

DILUTION OF DISINFECTANT
General disinfectant

Answer 8

1 part bleach : 9 parts of water

Question 9

DILUTION OF DISINFECTANT
Disinfectant for Clear Glass Jug

Answer 9

1 part bleach : 19 parts of water

Question 10

DILUTION OF DISINFECTANT
Disinfectant for Blood

Answer 10

1 part bleach : 10 parts of water

Question 11

Black biohazard disposal bag

Answer 11

Sharps waste

Question 12

Red biohazard disposal bag

Answer 12

Wet wastes

Question 13

Yellow biohazard disposal bag

Answer 13

Infectious wastes

Question 14

Orange biohazard disposal bag

Answer 14

Radioactive wastes

Question 15

Chronological order of wearing PPE

Answer 15

1. Mask
2. Headcap
3. Goggles
4. Gown
5. Apron
6. Gloves
7. Boots
8. Boot cover

Question 16

Chronological order of removal of PPEs
(FROM MOST CONTAMINATED TO THE LEAST)

Answer 16

1. Gloves
2. Apron
3. Gown
4. Goggles
5. Headcap
6. Mask
7. Boot cover
8. Boots

Question 17

1. Assume all bodies are infectious
2. Hand washing with a disinfectant soap before and after a procedure is a must
3. Wear PPE
4. Get immunized

Answer 17

Universal Precaution

Question 18

A dead person is potential source of highly infectious diseases.
Any person who handles a dead body should strictly observe______________.

Answer 18

Universal Precaution

Question 19

________ should be worn when touching a dead body or blood and other body fluids or feces from a dead body

Answer 19

Gloves

Question 20

Must be worn at all times when handling a dead body to prevent exposure of mucus membranes of the mouth and nose by accidental splashes of blood or other body fluids or the inhalation of airborne pathogens

Answer 20

Masks

Question 21

_______________ must be worn during all embalming procedures to protect the eyes from accidental splatter of blood, other body fluids or embalming chemicals.

Answer 21

Goggles, safety glasses or a face shield

Question 22

____________ should be worn during all embalming procedures.
Plastic aprons (disposable or reusable) will protect the scrubs or gown from most contamination.

Answer 22

Scrubs or gowns

Question 23

Use of Rubber boots

Answer 23

1. To prevent contact with chemicals and body fluids spillage
2. Protects feet and legs from the fall of sharp objects

Question 24

Needles and scalpel blades (sharps) should always be handled with care.
They should be discarded in a ___________ container marked biohazard.

Answer 24

puncture-proof

Question 25

Any skin disease or injury of mortuary personnel should be adequately protected with an ____________ to avoid contamination

Answer 25

impermeable dressing

Question 26

How long should you wash your hands?

Answer 26

atleast 20 seconds

Question 27

Do not allow household bleach to mix with ____________

Answer 27

formalin

Question 28

Any spills of blood or other potentially contaminated materialshould be liberally covered with household bleach (1:10 dilution).
The bleach should be left for ________ in the spill area then carefully wiped off by personnel wearing gloves.

Answer 28

30 minutes

Question 29

A cut or puncture from contaminated instrument could have __________

Answer 29

deadly consequences

Question 30

Reusable needles, trocars, aneurysm hooks, scissors, syringes, etc. must be handled with _________

Answer 30

extreme care

Question 31

__________ all instruments to remove blood, tissue or other materials prior to sterilization or disinfection

Answer 31

Wash

Question 32

Body wrappings and clothing removed from the dead body are placed in a ___________ for proper disposal

Answer 32

yellow plastic bag