biologic hazard / biohazard - ANSany biological risk to organisms
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard - ANSOSHA-mandated set of requirements concerning
pathogenic micro-organisms and their transmission
Exposure control plan - ANSAn OSHA-compliant plan that explains ways to minimize or
eliminate exposure of humans to bloodborne pathogens.
What type of PPE would be essential for airborne pathogens? - ANSN95 or N99 Respirator
What agency mandates the use of sharps containers? - ANSOSHA
What agency requires documenting all accidental exposure to body fluids? - ANSOSHA
What is the first priority follow exposure to body fluids? - ANSAdministering first aid
What blood tests will be performed after accidental sticks? - ANSHIV
Hep B (HBV)
Hep C (HCV)
What information should be included in the accidental needle-stick log? - ANSDate and time of
incident
Type of sharps used
Who was involved
Where the incident occurred
Description of incident
What organization accredits and certifies health care organizations? - ANSJoint Commision
The National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) program requires what type of patient
identification? - ANS- Two-factor method
- Match wristband to medical record
- Confirm Name, address, DOB, or phone number with patient
What organization develops standards and guidelines to help laboratories achieve
accreditation? - ANSClinical Laboratory Sandards Institute (CLSI)
What organization mandates the level of additives in vacuum tubes? - ANSCLSI
, What organization establishes order of draw? - ANSCLSI
What organization establishes standards for venipuncture technique? - ANSCLSI
What organization helps identify and educate the public about infections, illnesses, and disease
prevention? - ANSCDC
What organization provides guidelines for PPE? - ANSCDC
What organization provides guidelines for sharps handling? - ANSCDC
What organization provides guidelines for hand hygiene? - ANSCDC
What is PHI - ANSprotected health information
Other than the obvious, what areas does HIPPA's rules protect? - ANS- patient demographic
informaiton
- information relating to treatment, medications, and diagnostic testing
If a patient does not have a wristband on their wrist or ankle, what step should be taken first? -
ANSDo not perform the procedure
If a hematoma develops, what step should be taken first? - ANSStop the venipuncture
Slapping a patients AC to find a vein can lead to a charge of what? - ANSBattery
Performing a procedure without consent may lead to a charge of what? - ANSAssault
Puncture of the inside of the wrist may cause what? - ANSDamage to the ulnar nerve
quality assurance - ANSLaboratory standards the CDC established to help maintain the highest
level of test *accuracy* possible.
When loading a centrifuge, what is important for tube placement? - ANSBalance of tube
placement
CLIA-waived tests - ANS- Tests of the least complexity to perform and with a low risk for error
When should external controls be used on glucometers? - ANS- at the beginning of each day
- when opening a new package of testing strips
- when there has been a series of drastically out-of-range readings
What conditions should be used when using external controls? - ANS- room temperature
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