Section 8 - Personal Protective Equipment, Work Practice Controls & Engineering Controls

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers only to clothing, like scrubs/lab coats.

Answer 1

FALSE

Question 2

If PPE is torn or punctured, what should the phlebotomist do?

Answer 2

Remove PPE, replace

Question 3

What is PPE used to protect the phlebotomist from?

Answer 3

Blood borne pathogens

Question 4

What are two examples of commonly used PPE?

Answer 4

Mask, Gloves

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE: Eating in the lab is a direct OSHA violation.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Is the phlebotomist ever allowed to suction or pipette materials by mouth?

Answer 6

No, never

Question 7

What should be done with contaminated laundry?

Answer 7

Should be handled as little as possible and should be placed in an appropriately labeled bag or container until it is decontaminated, disposed of, or laundered.

Question 8

What should the phlebotomist avoid if working in an area where there is a reasonable likelihood of exposure?

Answer 8

Eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics or lip balm, handle contact lenses

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE: The only reason to wear gloves is to avoid a potential mess.

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

Is it okay to keep food/drink in a refrigerator meant for blood or potentially infectious materials as long as it is adequately covered?

Answer 10

NO