Safety, Infection Control, and Standard Precautions

Question 1

The CDC does not recommend standard precautions for which of the following body fluids if the fluid does not contain visible blood?

Answer 1

Urine

Question 2

When blood spills on a laboratory table, the most appropriate procedure for cleaning up the spill is to

Answer 2

Cover the spill with paper towels, wait 15 minutes, then wipe up the spill while wearing gloves.

Question 3

The most important step in achieving asepsis is

Answer 3

Washing hands

Question 4

Which of the following microorganisms is the main blood-borne hazard for a phlebotomist?

Answer 4

Hepatitis B virus

Question 5

Which of the following terms is used by OSHA to describe the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy blood-borne pathogens?

Answer 5

Decontamination

Question 6

The destruction of pathogens by physical or chemical means is called

Answer 6

Disinfection

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT classified as a physical hazard?

Answer 7

Body tissue biopsy

Question 8

OSHA is a part of which the following departments?

Answer 8

Department of Labor

Question 9

Universal precautions should be followed if the phlebotomist Is exposed to which of the following?

Answer 9

Human body fluids

Question 10

A person who lacks resistance to an agent and is vulnerable to contracting a disease is referred to as a

Answer 10

Susceptible host

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of normal flora?

Answer 11

Escherichia coli

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT included in the chain of infection?

Answer 12

Portal of vein

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an element needed for a fire to occur?

Answer 13

Carbon monoxide

Question 14

The Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard is primarily concerned with

Answer 14

Reducing the transmission of HIV, HBV, and HCV

Question 15

An example of a mechanical hazard is

Answer 15

A centrifuge