Chapter 2

Question 1

What are biological substances that can threaten human health called?

Answer 1

Biohazards

Biohazards can include infectious agents, toxins, and other harmful biological materials.

Question 2

What standard did OSHA develop in 1991 to reduce the risk of injury and infection from biohazardous wastes?

Answer 2

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

This standard aims to protect workers from potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Question 3

What is required of each healthcare facility regarding potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Answer 3

Occupational Exposure Control Plan

This plan outlines the protocols to be followed in case an employee is exposed.

Question 4

True or False: The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard was developed by OSHA in 1991.

Answer 4

True

The standard is specifically designed to address risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Each healthcare facility is required to have an _______ to manage exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Answer 5

Occupational Exposure Control Plan

This plan is crucial for ensuring the safety of healthcare workers.

Question 6

What is a needlestick injury?

Answer 6

A percutaneous piercing wound caused by the point of a needle

Includes injuries from other sharp instruments such as lancets, blades, or glass slides.

Question 7

What does the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act mandate?

Answer 7

The use of safety devices that reduce needlestick injuries in the clinical setting

Passed in 2001.

Question 8

What features must all devices selected for phlebotomy include?

Answer 8

Needlestick prevention features such as:
* One-handed needle covering devices
* Retractable needles

Question 9

Fill in the blank: To reduce the chance of a needlestick injury, never _______ needles.

Answer 9

break off, recap, or reuse

Question 10

What must be used for the proper disposal of needles and other sharps?

Answer 10

A sharps container

Question 11

What should be done immediately after using a needle or other sharp device?

Answer 11

Engage the safety feature and place it in the sharps container

Question 12

What is the ultimate objective of the Needle Safety and Prevention Act?

Answer 12

To protect both employees and patients from coming in contact with potentially harmful materials

Question 13

What types of materials does the Needle Safety and Prevention Act aim to protect against?

Answer 13

Contaminated needles and other sharps

Question 14

How does proper disposal of venipuncture equipment affect needlestick injuries?

Answer 14

It greatly decreases the incidence of accidental needlestick injuries and exposure

Question 15

What is an example of a type of physical hazard?

Answer 15

Allergen exposure

Physical hazards can cause harm through direct contact or exposure.

Question 16

Name a type of chemical hazard.

Answer 16

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards can include toxic substances, corrosive materials, and flammable chemicals.

Question 17

What type of hazard is associated with electrical equipment?

Answer 17

Electrical hazards

Electrical hazards can result from faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or improper use of electrical devices.

Question 18

What hazard involves the risk of fires?

Answer 18

Fire hazards

Fire hazards can arise from flammable materials, heat sources, and poor safety practices.

Question 19

What type of hazard is related to exposure to radioactive materials?

Answer 19

Radiation hazards

Radiation hazards can come from natural sources or man-made sources like X-ray machines.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: _______ hazards can result from extreme heat or cold.

Answer 20

Temperature hazards

Temperature hazards can lead to heat exhaustion, hypothermia, and other health issues.

Question 21

What is ergonomics?

Answer 21

The practice of adapting a job task or equipment so that you can perform the task safely and productively.

Ergonomics aims to enhance comfort and efficiency in the workplace.

Question 22

What does OSHA mandate for healthcare facilities regarding exposure?

Answer 22

Healthcare facilities must develop and implement plans to protect workers from exposure to various hazards.

These hazards can include chemical, biological, and physical risks.

Question 23

List the types of plans that healthcare facilities must implement according to OSHA.

Answer 23

• Chemical hygiene plan
• Biohazard exposure control plan
• Hazardous exposure control plan

These plans are designed to minimize risks associated with hazardous materials.

Question 24

What does OSHS require employers to provide for every chemical in a facility?

Answer 24

Employers must provide SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS) for every chemical.

SDS were formerly known as material safety data sheets (MSDS).