Online Orientation. Module 3 Post-Test
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
OSHA Standards for reducing risks of bloodborne pathogens include:
A) Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever there is reasonable
anticipation of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
B) Disposal of used or contaminated sharps in sharp containers.
C) Hand washing after the removal of PPE, following contact with blood or other
potentially infectious material, and/or prior to or following patient/resident care.
D) All of the above. – answer D) All of the above.
Standard precautions should be used:
A) Only with patients/residents known to have an infectious disease.
B) With all patients/residents.
C) Only when contact with infected blood is likely.
D) Only with patients/residents suspected of having a bloodborne disease. – answer B)
With all patients/residents.
According to Standard Precautions, how does a health care provider determine when to
wear gloves?
A) Check the patient's/resident's diagnosis for possible communicable disease.
B) Identify whether the patient/resident falls into any of the risk categories for AIDS or
other blood-borne pathogens.
C) Use gloves for every patient/resident when contact with any blood/body substance,
mucous membrane, and non-intact skin is possible.
D) Review the policy and procedure manual for which patients/residents need isolation
precautions. - answerC) Use gloves for every patient/resident when contact with any
blood/body substance, mucous membrane, and non-intact skin is possible.
Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette measures in an undiagnosed respiratory infection
include asking a coughing and sneezing person to do the following:
A) Cover their mouth and nose with tissue and dispose of the used tissue in waste
containers.
B) Transfer to a negative pressure room.
C) Wear an N95 mask when leaving the room.