Handling Contaminated Items Safety Precautions

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What is the primary reason for the department to provide employees with safety procedures and communicable disease information?

To minimize potential exposure to airborne pathogens

To ensure availability of proper protective equipment

To increase understanding of exposure control plans

To protect the health of its employees (correct)

Which of the following is considered an airborne pathogen?

Pathogens transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids

Pathogens carried by breathing infectious droplets (correct)

Pathogens isolated using engineering controls

Pathogens transmitted through the air via direct contact

What is the role of an Exposure Control Officer?

To define engineering controls

To remove bloodborne pathogen hazards from the workplace

To act as a liaison between the department and medical facilities (correct)

To provide employees with protective equipment

Which statement best describes engineering controls?

Controls that isolate or remove bloodborne pathogen hazards from the workplace (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to take precautionary measures?

To minimize potential risks and severity of exposure to pathogens (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of law enforcement and emergency medical personnel according to the text?

Ensuring availability of protective equipment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as bloodborne pathogens in the text?

Pathogens that are transmitted through bodily fluids (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is qualified to act as an Exposure Control Officer according to the text?

A designated member qualified by training and experience (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Universal Precautions, what is the appropriate way to treat ALL human blood and body fluids?

Treating them as if they are known to be infectious for HIV and HBV (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can replacement Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be obtained from?

From the department's quartermaster by emailing the needed replacement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?

Disposable latex gloves (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of universal precautions in a law enforcement setting, what does 'controlling exposure' refer to?

Practicing extreme caution during searches to prevent skin punctures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) after use?

Dispose of it in the biohazard bin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What specific precaution is highlighted for preventing accidental skin punctures during searches?

Exercising extreme caution (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which item is mentioned as being available in the biohazard supply cabinet for use in extreme occupational exposure incidents?

Gowns and shoe covers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first immediate action for an exposed member according to the text?

Wash the skin with soap and water for 15 minutes (D) Signup and view all the answers

If an exposure results in mucus membrane splashes, what is the recommended action?

Rinse with water (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who supervises the Post Exposure Network according to the text?

Medical Director of Centra Care Urgent Care Centers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should an exposed member do regarding medical care and follow-up as per the text?

Follow the recommendations of the physician (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should the exposed member or supervisor contact the Exposure Hotline?

As soon as possible (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for eyes if exposed according to the text?

Irrigate with large amounts of clean water or saline (D) Signup and view all the answers

What entity provides access to medical care and follow-up for occupational injuries according to the text?

City of Apopka (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Do not put lenses in until thoroughly cleaned' refers to what type of lenses according to the text?

Contact lenses (C) Signup and view all the answers

What precaution should members take when handling hypodermic needles and syringes?

Place them in department-issued sharps containers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where should members dispose of full sharps containers?

At Fire Station 1 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should members do if injured by a hypodermic needle?

Seek immediate medical treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for disposing of hypodermic needles considered evidentiary?

Seal them in a puncture-resistant evidence cylinder (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are department-issued sharps containers typically placed for disposal?

At Fire Station 1 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct location to obtain a new sharps container after disposing of a full one?

Sally port door (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action should members avoid when handling hypodermic needles?

Putting them in biohazard bins (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should members photograph the injury and hypodermic needle if injured?

As per proper procedure before seeking medical treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who can seek a court order for a person who is the source of a significant exposure to submit to screening?

The department (D) Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes probable cause for a court to issue an order for testing the source of a significant exposure?

A sworn statement by a licensed physician (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for sending court motions to have the offending subject tested or release test results?

The department (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which individual can attempt to get the source patient to complete a 'Release of Medical Information' affidavit?

The PEN Nurse (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance may the exposed member be required to attend court proceedings?

Requesting blood withdrawal for testing (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who can recommend blood draw or compel a source through a warrant if there is a significant exposure?

The PEN Nurse (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Florida Statute 384.287 allow for in case of significant exposure?

Seeking a court order for screening (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action can a member take if there is significant exposure according to Florida Statute 384.287?

Seek a court order for screening (B) Signup and view all the answers