CPCO Exam Practice Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)

CPCO Exam Practice Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) Q: Under EMTALA a treating physician can consult other physicians in what ways that are not prohibited? Answer: Telephone Video Conferencing Internet Q: Waived and PPM laboratories may apply directly for their certificate as they are not subject to _________? Answer: Routine inspections Q: Which one of the following is not considered an engineering control? Answer: Safe medical devices Q: What foreign language does OSHA mandate the OSHA poster be posted with at each medical facility? Answer: No requirement but also available in Spanish Q: What could constitute an occupational exposure? Answer: A needle stick A cut with a sharp object A percutaneous injury Q: Why must an employer implement an Exposure Control Plan? Answer: To ensure proper employee protection measures Q: Are compliance officers required to know all OSHA laws? Answer: No, but they should know where to find the information Q: What are the requirements for containers used to store waste? Answer: Container must be color-coded Q: Why did OSHA publish a Blood Borne Pathogen standard? Answer: Because of significant exposures to viruses and other microorganisms Q: What employees should get Hep B vaccines? Answer: Any employee exposed to blood borne pathogens Q: If the main entrance cannot be made handicap accessible, then _______________ Answer: People should be detoured to another entrance. Q: What is one way to discourage whistleblowers? Answer: Encouraging open communication during performance reviews (in order to do this, annual performance reviews should be conducted) Q: What is the recommended timeframe for a performance review? Answer: 90 days Q: T/F: Hourly employees must be paid overtime per federal law Answer: True Q: Hourly employee overtime pay is dictated by state or federal law? Answer: Federal Q: T/F: Exempt employees must be paid overtime Answer: False Q: How long can an employee be off during an approved FMLA? Answer: Maximum 12 weeks Q: How many months of coverage does COBRA provide? Answer: 18 months Q: Should employees be allowed to download software? Answer: Yes, as long as it is authorized Q: If a state or federal agent arrives at your office and presents a search warrant, it is best practice to what? Answer: Contact your attorney immediately