Chapter 2: Infection Control and Safety

HAIs are:

• Of the nasal passage

• Acquired from healthcare settings

• Caused by non- pathogenic organisms

• Occur in communal settings

A phlebotomist collects a specimen from a patient in an isolation room. What can the phlebotomist do to prevent the spread of infection?

• Wear appropriate PPE

• Dispose of contaminated equipment outside the room.

• Wash hands before removing PPE

• Remove PPE outside the room

Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin?

• Fomite

• Clostridium difficile

• Neisseria Gonorrhea

• Chlamydia Trachomatis

What is an inanimate object capable of carrying disease?

• Fomite

• Giardia

• Helicobacter

• Pseudomonas

Which government agency mandates the use of PPE?

• CLSI

• Hazmat

• SDS

• OSHA

Upon entering a patient’s room, you encounter fire in the waste container. The first thing you should do is:

• Activate alarm

• Contain the fire

• Extinguish the fire

• Rescue those who need immediate help

Engineering controls that are used for safe performance of a venipuncture include:

• Gloves and googles

• Post-procedure locking safety caps

• Biohazards and sharp containers

• Hospital emergency code systems

while transferring A specimen from the collection contain to a transport container for shipping, the phlebotomist spills some of the specimen on the counter. What should the phlebotomist do next?

• Continue processing the specimen

• Use chemical spill kit to clean up the counter

• Clean the counter with fabuloso

• Clean the counter with soap and water

Before adding a timer for up to a specimen container of information with regarding safety risks using the:

• Laboratory send out manual

• Standard operating procedure manual

• Safety data sheets

• Safety committee

What is the most common blood born pathogen biohazard in the laboratory ❓🤨

• Specimen processing

• Needlestick injury

• Slipping and falling

• Paper cut