Ethics and Jurisprudence Final (Minnesota) LATEST EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Ethics and Jurisprudence Final (Minnesota) LATEST EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) The process of eliminating or killing all forms of microbial life - ANSWER- Sterilization Instruments that come into contact only with intact skin such as chair side buttons, blood pressure cuffs, and components of x-ray heads. - ANSWER- Non- critical instruments It is capable of destroying all viruses. FDA defines it as a sterility used for a shorter contact time. - ANSWER- High Level Disinfectant The process of removing debris/blood prior to disinfection. - ANSWER- Pre cleaning Destruction of pathogenic and other kinds or microorganisms except spores. - ANSWER- Disinfection Liquid chemical germicide registered with EPA as a hospital disinfectant with a claim of potency as tuberculocidal. - ANSWER- Intermediate Level Disinfectant Liquid germicide registered with EPA as a hospital disinfectant. OSHA requires also to have a label claim for potency against HIV and HBV if used for disinfecting clinical contact surfaces. - ANSWER- Low Level Disinfectant Instruments used to penetrate soft tissue or bone or contact the blood stream. They should be heat sterilized. - ANSWER- Critical Instruments Instruments do not penetrate soft tissue/bone but contact the mucosa or non-intact skin. These should be sterilized or get the high level disinfection. - ANSWER- Semi-critical Instruments "Education and Training" Training should include these 4 items - ANSWER- -Description of their exposure risks -Review of prevention strategies and infection control policies and procedures. -Discussion regarding how to manage work related illness and injuries. -Review of work restrictions for the exposure of infection. Hepatitis B dose schedule - ANSWER- initial dose 1 month 6 months Designed to protect HCP and patients from pathogens that can be spread by blood or all other body fluid, excretion or secretion, non-intact skin and mucous membranes should use PPE's. - ANSWER- Standard Precautions Equipment/device used to prevent the exposure to any possible disease or injury. - ANSWER- Engineering Control A safe behavior to do the task. Example, one hand needle recapping. - ANSWER- Work Practice Control Information in a Post-exposure Incident - ANSWER- -Date and Time Detail of the procedure being performed, including where and how the exposure occurred -Details of the exposure, including its severity and the type and amount of fluid. -Details regarding whether the source material was known. -Details regarding the exposed person E.g. Hepa B vaccinated -Details regarding counseling, post exposure management and follow up. What is the preferred method for washing hands during routine or non-surgical procedures? - ANSWER- Water and non-antimicrobial soap What is the preferred method for washing hands between patients? - ANSWER- non-antimicrobial soap, antimicrobial soap, alcohol based hand rub and surgical antisepsis (2-6mins) What is preferred method for washing hands when hands are visibly soiled? - ANSWER- non-antimicrobial soap What are the rules for storage and dispensing of liquid soap? - ANSWER- -Should be stored in closed containers that are washed and dried thoroughly before refilling. -Soap should not be added to a partially empty dispenser. -Store and dispense products according to manufacturer's directions. What are the main guidelines for fingernails and artificial nails? - ANSWER- Finger nails should be short. Artificial nails can make donning gloves more difficult and can cause gloves to tear more readily. PPE includes: - ANSWER- Lab gowns Gloves Masks Eyewear When should PPE be removed? - ANSWER- -Before leaving patient care areas -Between patients What are the specific requirements of the surgical mask and/or face shield? - ANSWER- -Surgical mask should cover both the nose and mouth. -Face shield should be worn during procedures and patients care activities likely to generate splashes for blood/body fluids. When does a mask need to be changed? - ANSWER- When becomes wet from exhaled moist air Between patients. When should gloves be changed? - ANSWER- Between patients. When torn/punctured. What are the rules on protective clothing? - ANSWER- Sleeves should be long enough to protect the forearms, water-resistant clothing, worn to prevent contamination of street clothing and to protect skin of DHCP from exposures to blood and bod substances. -Should change when visibly soiled. -Should be removed before leaving the work area.