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Phlebotomy Certification Exam | 1000
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HIPAA protects what type of information? Patient health information (PHI)
HIPAA stands for ______. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is PHI? Protected Health Information
Which agency enforces bloodborne pathogen OSHA
standards?
What is the first step in hand hygiene? Wet hands with water
Minimum time for proper handwashing? 20 seconds
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is ineffective Spores (e.g., C. difficile)
against?
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PPE stands for? Personal Protective Equipment
Name one example of PPE. Gloves
When should gloves be worn? During all blood collection procedures
What is the proper disposal for sharps? Puncture-resistant sharps container
Sharps containers should be filled only up to ___%. 75%
What is a needlestick injury? Accidental puncture by a contaminated needle
What ensures safe processing? Protocol adherence
Which precaution treats all blood as infectious? Standard precautions
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Define nosocomial infection. Infection acquired in healthcare setting
What color are biohazard bags? Red
Exposure control plans are required by ____. OSHA
What is cross-contamination? Transfer of pathogens between surfaces
You forgot gloves—what should you do? Stop procedure and put on gloves
What is aseptic technique? Preventing contamination
What is the purpose of hand hygiene? Reduce transmission of pathogens
When must hands be washed instead of sanitizer? When visibly soiled
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