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  1. According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, a PCT who is exposed to blood via a needlestick must FIRST:

    Answer: Wash the site with soap and water

    Immediately washing the exposure site with soap and water for several minutes is the first step before any reporting or evaluation.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)?

    Answer: To provide hazard and safe handling information for chemical substances

    Safety Data Sheets provide essential information on chemical hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency response procedures under OSHA's HazCom standard.

  3. A patient on contact precautions needs vital signs. Which PPE is required before entering the room?

    Answer: Gloves and gown

    Contact precautions require both gloves and gown to prevent transmission of organisms spread through direct or indirect contact.

  4. When securing a patient with a soft vest restraint, two fingers should fit between the restraint and the patient to ensure:

    Answer: The restraint is not too tight, preserving circulation

    The two-finger rule confirms the restraint is snug enough to be effective without restricting circulation or causing pressure injury.

  5. A patient's call light is ringing and when you enter, you find them on the floor. After ensuring scene safety, your next action is to:

    Answer: Assess the patient for injury and call for help

    You must assess for injury and call for nursing assistance before moving the patient, as moving an injured patient can cause further harm.

  6. Which practice is essential to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?

    Answer: Ensuring the drainage bag is always below the level of the bladder

    Maintaining the drainage bag below bladder level at all times prevents backflow of urine into the bladder, a major cause of CAUTI.

  7. In a hospital using the RACE acronym for fire response, what does the 'C' stand for?

    Answer: Contain the fire by closing doors

    RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain (close doors to limit fire/smoke spread), and Extinguish or Evacuate.