OSHA and Infection Control Flashcards
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Contact precautions require the PCT to wear which PPE upon entering the patient's room?
Answer: Gown and gloves
Contact precautions require a gown and gloves to prevent transmission of organisms spread by direct or indirect contact with the patient or their environment.
Which waste container is used for blood-soaked bandages and dressings?
Answer: Biohazard (red) waste container
Blood-soaked materials are regulated medical waste that must be placed in designated biohazard containers marked with the red color and biohazard symbol.
How long should the PCT perform hand hygiene with soap and water?
Answer: At least 20 seconds
The CDC recommends scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove transient microorganisms.
A PCT sustains a needlestick injury. What is the FIRST action?
Answer: Wash the site with soap and water immediately
Immediate washing of the puncture site with soap and water is the first step to reduce the risk of infection from the exposure.
Surgical asepsis (sterile technique) differs from medical asepsis in that it:
Answer: Eliminates all microorganisms from an area or object
Surgical asepsis (sterile technique) aims to create and maintain a completely microorganism-free environment, unlike medical asepsis which only reduces microbial numbers.
Which cleaning process destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores?
Answer: Sterilization
Sterilization is the only process that destroys all microorganisms including resistant bacterial spores, typically achieved through autoclaving or chemical sterilants.