Observing Standardized Precautions

What are the basic principles for washing hands according to recommended aseptic technique?

• Use soap and water, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a clean towel.

• Use only water, scrub for 10 seconds, rinse, and air dry.

• Use hand sanitizer only, scrub for 5 seconds, and let it air dry.

• Use soap and water, scrub for 5 seconds, rinse, and dry with a paper towel.

Which of the following is a basic principle of observing standard precautions?

• Wearing personal protective equipment

• Ignoring hand hygiene

• Reusing disposable gloves

• Avoiding patient contact

What is the correct sequence for donning and removing a transmission-based isolation mask, gloves, and gown?

• Don mask, gown, gloves; remove gloves, gown, mask

• Don gown, mask, gloves; remove gloves, mask, gown

• Don gloves, mask, gown; remove gown, gloves, mask

• Don gown, gloves, mask; remove mask, gloves, gown

What must be broken to prevent the spread of pathogens and disease?

• The chain of infection

• The immune system

• The respiratory system

• The circulatory system

Who developed a set of common-sense practices called standard precautions?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)

• American Medical Association (AMA)

What is the purpose of the standards developed by the CDC?

• To regulate international trade

• To ensure public health and safety

• To promote economic growth

• To support technological innovation

When was the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard established?

• 1985

• 1991

• 2000

• 2010

Who established the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

• CDC

• WHO

• OSHA

• FDA

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard must be followed by all healthcare facilities because:

• It is a recommendation for best practices.

• It is a legal requirement to ensure safety.

• It is optional for healthcare workers.

• It is only applicable to large hospitals.

What is one of the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for health care facility employers?