PC Theory Exam #1 with perfect solutions 2024

Exposure Control: What are the benefits of following correct exposure control guidelines? correct answers- provide safety for DHCP - provide safety for the pt. - prevent the spread of disease - less loss of work time - bette test scores Exposure Control: What are the adult minimum recommendations for immunizations? correct answers- tb test (1x/yr) - hep b (3 doses, 0, 1-2, 4-6mo) - influenza (1x/yr) - measles, mumps, rubella (1-2 doses) - pertussis - varicella-zoster (2 doeses) Exposure Control: What is the clinic attire for a labcoat? correct answers- clean - closed at neck - long enough to cover knees when seated - long sleeves - close all buttons - do not use pockets with gloved hands - do not wear into restroom - wear gloves over cuffs Exposure Control: What should you do when laundering your labcoat? correct answers- remove in clinic, turn inside out - take home in plastic bag - wash separately - wash with bleach Exposure Control: What is appropriate clinic hair and head coverings? correct answers- must be pulled back, off shoulders & out of face - facial hair must be covered - no bright colored dyes - only solid surface, disinfectable hair accessories - surgical caps and cloth headbands for mask straps are permitted, must be removed and put in bag with labcoat after clinic Exposure Control: What are appropriate clinic shoes? correct answers- white or mostly white