Staff Health and Safety Policy Quiz

What is the purpose of routinely screening employees according to the staff health and safety policy?

Which of the following best defines 'Other Potentially Infectious Materials' (OPIM)?

What should be done with staff files that contain vaccinations and illnesses information?

What does the term 'percutaneous injury' refer to?

What is a key component in improving PPE usage according to the policy?

According to the staff health and safety policy, what is 'immunization' primarily aimed at?

What is the primary aim of defining guidelines for managing needle prick injuries?

Which of the following is NOT a type of protective equipment classified as PPE?

The purpose of the staff health and safety policy includes protecting employees from workplace violence but not from infectious agents.

Immunization is primarily conducted through various techniques, with vaccination being the most common method.

The PPD Test is aimed at identifying allergies to purified proteins in healthcare staff.

Staff files that include vaccination records must be publicly accessible for transparency.

All body fluids are classified as Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) if they are visually contaminated with blood.

The role of Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) is to enhance the beauty of healthcare staff uniforms.

Guidelines for managing needle prick injuries are essential components of the staff health and safety policy.

Percutaneous injuries include injuries caused by blunt force trauma in the workplace.

What must be documented in the staff record regarding immunizations?

Which practice is important for preventing the transmission of blood-borne pathogens in healthcare settings?

When must employees check their immunization status according to the policy?

What is required of new employees during their hiring process?

What must healthcare workers determine when deciding on the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment?

What initial data must the nurse collect during the health examination of a new employee?

What type of training is included in the healthcare facility's security management program?

What should be done with personal protective equipment in healthcare departments?

In which scenario is it imperative to use sterile gloves?

What should be done with gloves that have become torn or punctured?

When should a gown be used during patient care?

What is the appropriate action when moving from a contaminated area to a clean area on the same patient?

What type of gloves should be worn when handling and cleaning instruments contaminated with blood?

What precaution should be taken regarding masks when working with patients on droplet precautions?

Which of the following should be discarded when it becomes discolored or damaged?

What is the correct procedure for wearing surgical caps during surgery?

What type of eyewear should be worn during procedures with a risk of blood splashes?

Which is the best part of PPE that should be used for Airborne Infection Isolation?

What should be done with masks after they have been worn?

What is the responsibility of supervisors regarding employee PPE training?

During what situation should gloves be removed before leaving the patient's room?

What is one of the responsibilities of the staff health clinic physician regarding new employees?

What should be done if an employee is found to have Hepatitis B or C?

What is the role of the SHC physician after 72 hours regarding the PPD test?

Which test is automatically conducted as part of the laboratory investigations?

What is the guideline for an employee reporting a needle prick injury?

What procedure should be followed for mucocutaneous exposures to blood or body fluids?

What should be documented when an employee is educated about HIV positive status?

When should a Hepatitis B vaccine series be initiated for non-immune employees?

What is done with the New Employee Checklist after it is signed by the Staff Health physician?

What test is required for pregnant or lactating mothers who are HIV positive?

What is required if an employee has have not had vaccinations in the past?

What vaccine is administered every 3 years?

How often should pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine be administered to employees with low immunity status?

All employees are required to undergo a medical examination only at the time of hiring.

Personal Protective Equipment should be available in designated areas known to all healthcare personnel.

Healthcare workers have the discretion to choose appropriate Personal Protective Equipment based on potential exposure to infectious agents.

The responsibility of making immunization appointments is held by the healthcare facility.

The PPD test results and immunization records must be documented in the employee's record.

Employees must report their immunization status every two years according to the policy.

Only new employees need to complete the New Employee Checklist for the staff health clinic.

Baseline screenings for Hepatitis B, C, and HIV are only conducted if an employee shows symptoms.

Examination gloves should be used for procedures that involve direct skin contact with blood or body fluid.

Sterile gloves are required for routine patient examinations that do not involve any invasive procedures.

Gowns must be worn for all types of patient care regardless of the procedure being performed.

It is acceptable to wear the same pair of gloves for the care of multiple patients if no contamination occurs.

Particulate respirators like the N95 mask are used only during droplet precautions.

Face shields can provide additional protection against splashes and are an alternative to goggles.

Once gloves are contaminated, they can be decontaminated and reused as long as they are intact.

Fluid-resistant gowns are required during procedures that may result in splashes of blood or other body substances.

Employees must receive training on how to properly don, remove, and care for PPE.

General-purpose utility gloves can be reused after decontamination if they show no signs of wear.

Eye protection is only necessary for surgical procedures and not for general patient care.

Surgical masks should be replaced after encountering any fluid penetration.

Any gown used in patient care should be secured tightly and removed promptly when soiled.

The SHC physician performs the PPD test for all new employees and is not required to test annually for highly exposed employees.

An employee who becomes ill with a contagious disease should immediately report to the Staff Health Clinic and may continue to handle IV fluids until declared non-infectious.

The vaccination card issued to employees serves as a reminder for the next vaccination schedule after completing a series of vaccinations.

For an accidental needle prick, the last step involves proceeding to the staff health clinic with a filled out OVR form.

The Hepatitis B surface antibody result of 10 IU and above indicates that the employee is immune.

Chest X-rays are mandatory for all employees regardless of their age.

The SHC nurse checks the employee record for the last vaccination and the Hepatitis B antibody titer during a health examination.

Employees exposed to Hepatitis and HIV are not required to receive counseling during their follow-up.

The SHC physician must update the employee on their immunization status after reviewing their laboratory results.

A booster dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine is required if the antibody level is below 5 years.

Meningococcal meningitis vaccine is provided only to travelers going to Mecca during Hajj.

If an employee has an unknown vaccination status, the nurse will conduct serology tests without needing a physician's request.

If the source individual is known to be Hepatitis C positive, the exposed individual requires no follow-up by the staff health clinic.

Employees are permitted to donate blood after being exposed to viral Hepatitis or HIV without any restrictions.