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Needle safety devices provide a barrier between _____
Needle safety devices provide a barrier between _____
hands and contaminated needle
It is allowed to draw blood without gloves.
It is allowed to draw blood without gloves.
False
In the event of a needle stick / sharps injury, what should you do?
In the event of a needle stick / sharps injury, what should you do?
Wash injuries with soap and water; report to the supervisor; complete the employment incident packet and send to HR.
What is the document prepared by the manufacturer or distributor to describe the chemical components, potential hazards, and safety precautions to be used when using a chemical?
What is the document prepared by the manufacturer or distributor to describe the chemical components, potential hazards, and safety precautions to be used when using a chemical?
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Who is responsible for disinfecting or decontaminating work surfaces and/or instruments?
Who is responsible for disinfecting or decontaminating work surfaces and/or instruments?
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_____ precautions require that you treat all blood and other potentially infectious materials as if it is known to be infectious for a blood-borne pathogen and the proper use of PPE.
_____ precautions require that you treat all blood and other potentially infectious materials as if it is known to be infectious for a blood-borne pathogen and the proper use of PPE.
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What PPE must be worn when using chemicals that may cause splash, splatter, or mist?
What PPE must be worn when using chemicals that may cause splash, splatter, or mist?
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Virex TB and Cavi-wipes are used for what purpose?
Virex TB and Cavi-wipes are used for what purpose?
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In case of an accident or spill of blood, properly dispose of materials and clean the area with:
In case of an accident or spill of blood, properly dispose of materials and clean the area with:
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How can we reduce frustration when patients have to wait?
How can we reduce frustration when patients have to wait?
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Biohazard waste must be disposed of properly according to OSHA regulations in:
Biohazard waste must be disposed of properly according to OSHA regulations in:
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You are considered to be exposed to bloodborne pathogens if blood or other potentially infectious materials come in contact with:
You are considered to be exposed to bloodborne pathogens if blood or other potentially infectious materials come in contact with:
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The first thing that you must do when you have been exposed to bloodborne pathogens is:
The first thing that you must do when you have been exposed to bloodborne pathogens is:
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Any medical instrument can be considered a sharp.
Any medical instrument can be considered a sharp.
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Most needle stick injuries occur when disposing of needles, giving medications, drawing blood or handling trash or dirty linens.
Most needle stick injuries occur when disposing of needles, giving medications, drawing blood or handling trash or dirty linens.
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You should bend all needles before putting them in a sharps container.
You should bend all needles before putting them in a sharps container.
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Every time you remove your gloves, you must wash your hands with soap and running water as soon as you possibly can.
Every time you remove your gloves, you must wash your hands with soap and running water as soon as you possibly can.
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If you don't have access to running water, use an antiseptic hand cleanser.
If you don't have access to running water, use an antiseptic hand cleanser.
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There is a safe procedure for glove removal that should be followed at all times.
There is a safe procedure for glove removal that should be followed at all times.
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Never pick up broken glass, which may be contaminated, with your hands. Use tongs or a brush and dust pan.
Never pick up broken glass, which may be contaminated, with your hands. Use tongs or a brush and dust pan.
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Place all sharps in color-coded bags or containers to assure proper disposal.
Place all sharps in color-coded bags or containers to assure proper disposal.
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Are you at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Are you at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
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How can bloodborne pathogens be transmitted in the workplace?
How can bloodborne pathogens be transmitted in the workplace?
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How is tuberculosis spread?
How is tuberculosis spread?
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Tuberculosis can cause symptoms when the disease is:
Tuberculosis can cause symptoms when the disease is:
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What minimal personal protective equipment must always be worn when contact with blood, mucous membranes, other potentially infectious materials, and non-intact skin is anticipated?
What minimal personal protective equipment must always be worn when contact with blood, mucous membranes, other potentially infectious materials, and non-intact skin is anticipated?
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Study Notes
Needle Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens
- Needle safety devices create a barrier between hands and contaminated needles, enhancing safety in medical environments.
- Blood should never be drawn without gloves to prevent exposure and contamination.
- In case of a needle stick or sharps injury, immediate action includes washing the injury with soap and water, reporting to a supervisor, and completing an incident packet for HR.
Chemical Safety and Disinfection
- A Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides essential information about chemical components, hazards, and safety precautions for handling chemicals.
- Every employee is responsible for disinfecting or decontaminating work surfaces and instruments post-use.
- Standard precautions dictate treating all blood and potentially infectious materials as if infectious, along with ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- When using chemicals that may cause splashes, splatters, or mist, mandatory PPE includes gloves, face protection, and gowns.
- To reduce frustration during patient wait times, effective communication and maintaining a calm demeanor are crucial.
Waste Disposal and Infection Control
- Biohazard waste must be disposed of in clearly marked red biohazard containers as per OSHA regulations, specifically for contaminated sharps and waste.
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens occurs if blood or potentially infectious materials contact mucous membranes or skin through punctures.
Immediate Response to Exposure
- Upon exposure to bloodborne pathogens, the first step is to wash the area with warm soap and water or flush mucous membranes with large amounts of water.
General Safety Practices
- Not all medical instruments are considered sharps, countering the misconception that any instrument qualifies.
- Most needle stick injuries happen during needle disposal, medication administration, blood draws, or while handling trash and dirty linens.
- Needles should not be bent before disposal; doing so is unsafe.
Hand Hygiene and Preventative Measures
- Always wash hands with soap and water immediately after removing gloves.
- In the absence of running water, an antiseptic hand cleanser can be used as a substitute.
- Follow a safe procedure for glove removal to minimize contamination risk.
- Never pick up broken glass with bare hands; use tools like tongs or a dustpan to avoid potential exposure.
Sharps Disposal Protocols
- Dispose of all sharps in color-coded bags or containers to ensure compliance with disposal regulations.
Understanding Risks and Transmission
- There is always a risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens in healthcare settings.
- Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through direct contact with infected patients, infectious bodily fluids, or dried blood on contaminated needles.
- Tuberculosis spreads through airborne transmission and can cause symptoms only when active.
Essential PPE
- Gloves are the minimal personal protective equipment required when there is potential contact with blood, mucous membranes, or any potentially infectious materials.
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Test your knowledge on essential medical safety protocols, including needle safety, chemical handling, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This quiz covers critical information needed to maintain a safe medical environment and prevent contamination and injuries. Perfect for healthcare professionals or students in medical training.
