ACEMAPP - OSHA Assessment

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

all correct

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Safety Data Sheets.

SDSs can only be obtained by employers.

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

true

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

cotton

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

true

Radiation cannot be seen, heard, touched, smelled, or felt.

true

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

A & C

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

6-9

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

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.

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

cleaning

Surfaces with an uncertain state of cleanliness are considered contaminated.

true

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.

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

true