Medical Industry Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment

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What should be done when fluid-resistant lab coats are visibly soiled?

Button them up and wear gloves over the cuffs
Change them immediately (correct)
Wash them once they're heavily soiled
Keep wearing them and sanitize with alcohol

What is the primary purpose of non-sterile gloves in the medical industry?

To protect against exposure to blood and bodily fluids (correct)
To be worn in laboratory settings
To use during invasive medical procedures
To substitute for hand hygiene practices

How should sharps hazards like needles and broken glassware be disposed of?

In biohazard bags
Flushed down the toilet
In puncture-resistant containers (correct)
In regular trash cans

Which symbol represents chemicals that can cause serious health issues?

A person with damage symbol (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between sterile and non-sterile gloves in medical settings?

Sterile gloves are for invasive procedures, while non-sterile gloves protect against blood exposure (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should chemical hazards be properly managed in work areas?

To prevent physical and health hazards to people (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of disinfection in breaking the chain of infection?

To remove pathogenic forms from inert objects and surfaces (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT a part of the Standard Precaution practices according to CDC guidelines?

High-level Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper protocol for handling biohazardous waste containers?

Sealing them tightly for proper containment (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a means/mode of transmission for infectious diseases?

Sterile Equipment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of patient isolation in preventing the spread of infections?

To limit contact and transmission of infections (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why were Universal Precautions introduced by the CDC in 1985?

In response to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of OSHA?

Setting and enforcing standards for workplace safety (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hazard involves disease-producing agents that can be transmitted through various routes of exposure?

Biological hazards (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the accepted label color for biological hazards like infectious agents?

Fluorescent orange (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended preventive measure for biological hazards in a clinical laboratory?

Proper hand hygiene (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should gloves be changed in a community or public health lab setting?

Between every patient (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for wearing gloves in a laboratory setting according to the provided text?

To prevent the spread of pathogens (B) Signup and view all the answers