Unit 1

Question 1

• In what environment do “bugs” or infectious microorganisms grow best in?

Answer 1

Warm, moist and Wet environments

Question 2

What is the difference between standard & transmission based precautions?

Answer 2

S = Potential body fluid is hazard. 
T = Depending on the mode of transmission.

Question 3

What are the three main modes of transmission?

Answer 3

Droplet, Airborne and contact

Question 4

For at least how many seconds must we wash our hands for?

Answer 4

15 seconds hand wash

Question 5

T or F: Alcohol hand sanitizer can be just as effective as soap & water to clean our hands when our hands are not visibly soiled

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 6

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 7

What is the order of donning PPE?

Answer 7

Gown gloves, mask, facesheild/eye protection

Question 8

What does WHMIS stand for?

Answer 8

Workplace Hazardous Material Information System

Question 9

Donning (on)

Answer 9

Wash hands, gown, mask, goggles, gloves

Question 10

Doffing (Off)

Answer 10

Gloves, gown, goggles, mask (by straps only), wash hands

Question 11

MSDS

Answer 11

Materials Data Sheet

Question 12

What to use to clean plinths?

Answer 12

Cavi wipes