CET Safety and Health Protocols 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard most directly governs occupational exposure to sodium pentobarbital used in euthanasia?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Answer

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

Answer

Personal Protective Equipment Standard (29 CFR 1910.132)

Answer

Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

Question 2

A euthanasia technician receives a needlestick from a syringe containing sodium pentobarbital. What is the FIRST immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

Report the incident to a supervisor

Answer

Apply a tourniquet above the injection site

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Administer activated charcoal immediately

Question 3

Secondary pentobarbital exposure is a concern when consuming which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Animals euthanized with sodium pentobarbital and entering the human food chain

Answer

Animals euthanized with CO2

Answer

Animals euthanized using cervical dislocation

Answer

Staff who handled euthanized animals

Question 4

Which type of sharps container is appropriate for disposing of needles used with Schedule II controlled substances in a euthanasia setting?

Accepted Answer

Any rigid, puncture-resistant container with a tight lid

Answer

An open cardboard box lined with a biohazard bag

Answer

A standard household plastic bottle with a screw cap

Answer

A soft-sided biohazard pouch

Question 5

When handling an animal with suspected rabies prior to euthanasia, which PPE is MANDATORY beyond standard gloves?

Accepted Answer

Face shield or goggles plus respiratory protection

Answer

Steel-toed boots

Answer

Lead apron

Answer

Hearing protection

Question 6

A shelter's euthanasia log shows a bottle of sodium pentobarbital with a recorded volume that does not match the amount remaining. This discrepancy MUST be reported to:

Accepted Answer

The DEA and the facility's designated responsible person

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The shelter's board of directors only

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The local humane society

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OSHA within 30 days

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a post-exposure evaluation following potential occupational exposure to a euthanasia agent?

Accepted Answer

To assess health effects and document the incident for workers' compensation and safety improvement

Answer

To determine if the employee was negligent

Answer

To revoke the employee's euthanasia certification

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To notify animal owners of the incident