Pharmacy Business Module 3

Question 1

Measures taken to minimize the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids.

Answer 1

barrier precautions

Question 2

An image or object that serves as an alert that there is a risk to organisms, such as ionizing radiation or harmful bacteria or viruses.

Answer 2

biohazard symbol

Question 3

A substance that causes cancer.

Answer 3

carcinogenic

Question 4

The science of designing equipment to maximize productivity by lessening the discomfort and fatigue of employees.

Answer 4

ergonomic

Question 5

A written procedure for the treatment of persons exposed to biohazardous or similar chemically harmful materials.

Answer 5

exposure control plan

Question 6

A written procedure that includes fire extinguisher locations, fire alarm pull-box locations, sprinkler system location, exit signs, and clear directions to the quickest and safest exit of a building during an emergency.

Answer 6

fire safety and emergency plan

Question 7

Application of warning labels for all hazardous chemicals.

Answer 7

hazard communication plan

Question 8

Written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical that includes information on the chemical’s identity and physical and chemical characteristics.

Answer 8

safety data sheet (SDS)

Question 9

A substance that causes developmental malformation to an embryo or fetus.

Answer 9

teratogenic

Question 10

A set of guidelines for infection control.

Answer 10

universal precautions

Question 11

A substance that eats away at something.

Answer 11

caustic

Question 12

A substance that causes developmental malformation to an embryo or fetus.

Answer 12

teratogenic

Question 13

You are a pharmacy technician who is currently training to work in a diabetes care center. The pharmacy not only supplies medication to the clinic’s patients but also assists with insulin injection training and other point-of-care testing for lipid profiles, blood glucose, and blood pressure.

Where would you dispose of items such as used lancets and syringes?

In any container containing the hazardous waste symbol, as long as patients do not have access to it.

In a rigid container labeled with the biohazard symbol.

Answer 13

In a rigid container labeled with the biohazard symbol.

Question 14

If you were helping a patient and there was a situation that led to a small amount of blood landing on your shoe, what should you do?

Answer 14

Remove the shoe with a gloved hand and place in the hazardous waste container where you normally dispose of contaminated soft materials.

Question 15

A set of standards for infection control is called ____________________.

standard precautions

polices

procedures

none of the above

Answer 15

standard precautions

Question 16

SDS is the abbreviation for ____________________________.

Answer 16

Safety Data Sheet

Question 17

If any employee is looking for fire and explosion data on a specific chemical, where would they look?

Exposure control plan

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Fire safety plan

Hazard communication plan

Answer 17

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Question 18

In case of emergency, ____________________ stations are required in each facility by law.

Answer 18

eye wash

Question 19

OSHA requires that all health care workers be immunized against:

Answer 19

hepatitis B.

Question 20

Ergonomics is also referred to as “human engineering” and “____________________.”

Answer 20

human factors

Question 21

If a biohazard is spilled in the pharmacy, which of the following is recommended for the cleanup?

Answer 21

bleach

Question 22

For each hazardous chemical material used in a pharmacy, the pharmacy should have a:

Answer 22

safety data sheet (SDS).

Question 23

Which is designed to minimize the risk of exposure to infectious material and bloodborne disease?

Answer 23

Exposure control plan

Question 24

A piece of medical equipment that cannot undergo high temperatures may be sterilized using:

Answer 24

chemical sterilization.

Question 25

What does “OSHA” stand for?

Answer 25

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 26

OSHA regulates workplace environments by enforcing proper protocols for all the following, except:

Answer 26

workers’ compensation.

Question 27

An exposure control plan is designed to minimize risk of exposure to ____________________ material and blood borne disease.

Answer 27

infectious

Question 28

Companies with greater than ____________________ employees must maintain records of all work-related injuries and illnesses.

Answer 28

ten

Question 29

The destruction of organisms after they leave the body is called:

Answer 29

medical asepsis.

Question 30

If the red diamond on the top of a hazard identification system label has a “4,” this means the chemical:

Answer 30

is extremely flammable.

Question 31

A substance that causes cancer is ____________________.

Answer 31

carcinogenic

Question 32

The blue diamond on a hazard identification system label indicates:

Answer 32

health hazards.

Question 33

The top red diamond on a hazard identification system label indicates:

Answer 33

flammability

Question 34

A substance that causes developmental malformations is called ____________________.

Answer 34

teratogenic

Question 35

Which is true regarding the immunization of health care workers at risk?

It is required even if the employee declines.

The employer may charge small fee for immunization to those at risk.

Immunization must be given to those at risk within 10 days of employment.

If the employee initially refuses, he may be charged if immunized at a later date

Answer 35

Immunization must be given to those at risk within 10 days of employment.

Question 36

The complete destruction of all forms of microbial life is called

Answer 36

sterilization.

Question 37

In case of a fire, you should consult your:

Answer 37

fire safety plan.

Question 38

The destruction of pathogens by physical or chemical means is called:

Answer 38

disinfection.

Question 39

Which year did the federal government pass the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Answer 39

1970

Question 40

True or False
The single most effective means of preventing the spread of infection is frequent and effective hand hygiene by all health care workers.

Answer 40

true

Question 41

To ensure that all employees are aware of the contents of waste containers, they must be labeled with the biohazard symbol.

Answer 41

true

Question 42

Approximately what percentage of health care workers are sensitive to latex gloves?

Answer 42

8% to 12%

Question 43

Standard Precautions assume that:

Answer 43

all human blood and specified human body fluids are infectious.

Question 44

____________________ has the right to inspect private and public work sites to be sure all protocols and guidelines are being followed.

Answer 44

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 45

If any employee is looking for fire and explosion data on a specific chemical, where would they look?

Answer 45

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 46

Which gas is frequently used for sterilization?

Answer 46

Ethylene oxide