OSHA Practice Quiz

Of the following, which is the most importance defense against bloodborne pathogens?

• routine OSHA training

• hand washing

• cleaning surfaces with a hospital-grade disinfectant

• wearing PPE

OSHA is responsible for ensuring the safety of:

• employers

• patients

• employees

• lab techs

A workplace control is a control that isolates or removes bloodborne pathogens from the workplace.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is not an example of an "other potentially infectious material"?

• semen

• cerebrospinal fluid

• vaginal secretions

• intact skin from a living or a deceased person

When should employees receive OSHA training?

• every three years

• within 60 days of employment

• when an OSHA inspection is anticipated

• annually or when new information is available

What is the most common cause of bloodborne pathogen transmission in the workplace?

• sneeze

• needlestick

• touching a contaminated counter

• autoclave

Which of the following is an example of a work practice control?

• using a two-handed technique to recap a needle

• mouth pipetting

• correctly performed hand-washing

• placing used needles in regular trash

Which of the following would be considered a Category B risk for Bloodborne Pathogens?

• clinical faculty

• student who occasionally assists with sterilization

• front desk administrative assistant

• environmental services

When should disposable gloves be replaced?

• when they are punctured

• when the clinician leaves one patient's hospital room and goes to the next one

• when gloves are visibly soiled

• All of these choices are correct.

When should a mask be changed?

• after 60 minutes of use

• after autoclaving

• when the glasses are dry

• when your shift is over