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What is the purpose of providing sharps disposal containers and needles with safety devices as outlined in the text?
What is the purpose of providing sharps disposal containers and needles with safety devices as outlined in the text?
- To prevent accidental needlesticks (correct)
- To encourage recycling of needles
- To facilitate easy access to sharps
- To reduce the cost of medical supplies
Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
- Documenting annual safety training
- Prohibiting eating in the work area
- Annual work surface disinfection (correct)
- Providing immunization against Hepatitis B
What is the main goal of establishing a daily work surface disinfection protocol in healthcare settings?
What is the main goal of establishing a daily work surface disinfection protocol in healthcare settings?
- To prevent patient infections (correct)
- To comply with Occupational Safety regulations
- To minimize the risk of employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- To ensure workplace cleanliness
Why is it important for employees to practice Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?
Why is it important for employees to practice Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?
Which of the following is NOT a part of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided to healthcare workers?
Which of the following is NOT a part of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided to healthcare workers?
Why is involving employees in the selection and evaluation of new devices important as per the text?
Why is involving employees in the selection and evaluation of new devices important as per the text?
What is the primary concern of Universal Precautions, as recommended by CDC and OSHA?
What is the primary concern of Universal Precautions, as recommended by CDC and OSHA?
What is the main emphasis of Body Substance Isolation in the clinical lab setting?
What is the main emphasis of Body Substance Isolation in the clinical lab setting?
Which safety measure combines features of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation?
Which safety measure combines features of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation?
What do Engineering Controls primarily focus on in the context of laboratory safety?
What do Engineering Controls primarily focus on in the context of laboratory safety?
What crucial action does Standard Precautions recommend regarding hand hygiene after removing gloves?
What crucial action does Standard Precautions recommend regarding hand hygiene after removing gloves?
Why are all patients considered possible carriers of bloodborne pathogens according to Universal Precautions?
Why are all patients considered possible carriers of bloodborne pathogens according to Universal Precautions?
What is the correct procedure for disposing of urine specimens?
What is the correct procedure for disposing of urine specimens?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?
What should be done if skin contacts a hazardous chemical, according to the text?
What should be done if skin contacts a hazardous chemical, according to the text?
Where should all sharps be disposed of according to the text?
Where should all sharps be disposed of according to the text?
What is the appropriate dilution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) recommended for disinfecting sinks?
What is the appropriate dilution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) recommended for disinfecting sinks?
How should contaminated clothing exposed to chemicals be handled according to the text?
How should contaminated clothing exposed to chemicals be handled according to the text?
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