ACEMAPP OSHA

Maximizing distance between yourself and the patient helps protect you from radiation. Exposure to radiation is extremely small if you are ____ feet away from the patient

six to nine

If there is a potential for face splash, ____ should be worn to help protect your eyes from contaminated fluids and a ____ should be worn to prevent splashes from entering your nose and mouth

goggles; face shield

In the event of a fire emergency where you are unable to escape, which of the following is NOT advisable

All are advisable in this situation.

Hand hygiene should be performed both before putting on gloves and after removing them

True

Labels on hazardous chemicals will list recommended measures on which of the following

All of the answers are correct

Cleaning and decontamination are the first important steps in the process of the sterilization and disinfection of equipment

True

The process of ____ involves removing all visible soil from surfaces and instruments

Cleaning

Labels on hazardous chemicals will either say "Warning" or "Danger", "Warning" indicates the greater the hazard and warns you to be even more careful than you would be if the label read "Danger"

False

Improper cleaning of equipment may lead to patients acquiring infections as well as equipment malfunctions, burns or fires

True

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) contains all BUT the following

A list of all people who will need to be evacuated in the case of an emergency

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Safety Data Sheets

SDSs can only be obtained by employers.

Should you remove jewelry, pens, and other metal objects before entering the magnetic resonance (MR) environment even if the equipment is not in use?

Yes, the MRI magnet is always on, whether the equipment is in use or not and any magnetic metal may be pulled into the unit.

Gloves used as Personal Protective Equipment should NOT be made of what material?

Cotton

According to OSHA, which of the following is an IMPROPER way to handle needles and other sharp devices

Recap all contaminated needles before disposing of them.

Mishandled compressed gases may cause fires

True

When uncertain on how to clean particular equipment, any disinfectant can be used to clean every part of the device to ensure it is entirely contaminated

False

Surfaces with an uncertain state of cleanliness are considered contaminated

True

Which of the following is a safety tip to follow while handling compressed medical gasses

D. A & C only

When using a fire extinguisher, remember P.A.S.S. which stands for

P: PULL the pin, A: AIM the nozzle at the base of the flames, S: SQUEEZE the handle completely, S: SWEEP from side to side

As per the Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention Standards, employers must implement safer medical devices that are appropriate, commercially available, and effective

True