ASCP Safety & Infection Control

Question 1

What are the written and spoken protocols for infectious disease exposure recommended by OSHA called?

Accepted Answer

universal precautions

Answer

infection control program

Answer

10-step process

Answer

quality assurance

Question 2

What kind of material ought to be thrown away in a biohazard bag?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Answer

needles

Answer

lancets

Answer

capillary tubes

Question 3

Which of the following claims about the norm for infection control precautions is untrue?

Accepted Answer

use both hands to recap needles

Answer

standard precautions apply to all secretions except sweat

Answer

hands should be washed before putting on and after removing gloves

Answer

resuscitation devices may be used as an alternative to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Question 4

What classification is given to flames containing materials like paper, plastic, and cloth that are typically combustible?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class F

Question 5

When is hand washing not required of healthcare personnel?

Accepted Answer

when arriving at work

Answer

before initial patient contact

Answer

before leaving the laboratory

Answer

whenever there is visible contamination

Question 6

What sort of isolation is frequently used for patients who have intravenous devices, catheters that are infected, and surgical wounds?

Accepted Answer

wound and skin isolation

Answer

complete isolation

Answer

dermic isolation

Answer

respiratory isolation