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Which of the following statements is correct with respect to personal protective
equipment (PPE)?
A. The wearing of PPE is mandated by Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions.
B. PPE are medical devices designed to protect healthcare personnel from acquiring
healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
C. In healthcare settings PPE include the use of surgical gowns, surgical masks,
respirators, goggles, face shields, and gloves.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER: D. All of the above are correct.
Which of the following federal agencies is the nation's health protection agency that
makes evidence-based recommendations related to the prevention and control of
disease, injury, and disability?
A. CDC
B. NIOSH
C. OSHA
D. FDA - ANSWER: A. CDC
Which of the following federal agencies is responsible for setting and enforcing
regulations to assure safe and healthy working conditions?
A. CDC
B. NIOSH
C. OSHA
D. FDA - ANSWER: C. OSHA
A medical device for which general regulatory controls alone cannot assure safety and
effectiveness is categorized by the FDA as a ____________________.
A. Class I medical device
B. Class II medical device
C. Class III medical device
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER: B. Class II medical device
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to PPE?
,A. The CDC issues recommendations for when, what, and how PPE should be used to
prevent exposure to infectious pathogens.
B. OSHA regulations require that employers provide their employees with appropriate
PPE.
C. Key elements to consider when selecting PPE include the type of anticipated
exposure, the durability and appropriateness of the PPE for the task, and the fit.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER: D. All of the above
All of the following statements related to protective clothing are correct EXCEPT which
one?
A. Surgical gowns must be worn by OHCP whenever splash, spatter, spray, and
aerosols of blood or OPIM are anticipated during the clinical process.
B. Scrubs, or clinical and laboratory coats or jackets worn for comfort and/or purposes
of identity are considered appropriate PPE.
C. Surgical gowns should have long sleeves to protect the wrists and forearms.
D. Surgical gowns should cover the torso from neck to knees and wrap around the back
to prevent contamination of street the clothes. - ANSWER: B. Scrubs, or clinical and
laboratory coats or jackets worn for comfort and/or purposes of identity are considered
appropriate PPE.
All of the following statements are correct with respect to surgical gowns EXCEPT
which one?
A. Disposable and reusable surgical gowns are Class I medical devices.
B. Repellency and pore size of the fabric affect blood and OPIM penetration of the
barrier and contribute to gown performance.
C. Regardless of the material used to manufacture surgical gowns, they must be
resistant to liquid and microbial penetration.
D. Several gown sizes should be available in oral healthcare settings to ensure
appropriate coverage for all staff members. - ANSWER: A. Disposable and reusable
surgical gowns are Class I medical devices.
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the use of surgical gowns?
A. Surgical gowns should be changed between patients.
B. When penetrated by blood or OPIM, even intra-procedure, surgical gowns should be
changed as soon as possible.
C. Surgical gowns should be changed before leaving patient-care areas.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER: D. All of the above are correct
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to surgical masks?
A. Surgical masks must be worn by all OHCP during clinical activities likely to generate
splash, spatter, spray, and aerosols.
, B. Surgical masks, which are Class II medical devices, are labeled according to their
performance level on testing standards developed by the American Society for Testing
and Materials (ASTM).
C. Fluid resistance, bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE), particulate filtration efficiency
(PFE), breathability (P-Δ), and flammability of the mask material determine surgical
mask performance.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER: D. All of the above are correct
Which of the following ASTM level surgical face mask has a high level of barrier
effectiveness in the presence of splash, spatter, spray and aerosols?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Particulate respirator - ANSWER: C. Level 3
All of the following statements are correct with respect to particulate respirators
EXCEPT which one?
A. When Airborne Precautions are necessary (i.e., Transmission-based Precautions),
NIOSH-certified, fit-checked particulate-filter respirator, a class II medical device, must
be worn.
B. NIOSH-certified N95, N99, or N100 particulate-filter respirators, which have the
ability to filter particles in the range of 0.1 to 1.0 micron, have a filtration efficiency of 95,
99, and 99.8% respectively.
C. Currently, the CDC recommends the use of a N95 or higher level respirator by OHCP
exposed to patients with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis.
D. All of the above are correct. - ANSWER: D. All of the above are correct
All of the following statements are correct with respect to goggles EXCEPT which one?
A. Goggles must be worn by OHCP and patients to prevent the transmission of
pathogens through the conjunctival mucosa either directly (e.g., splash, spatter, spray,
or aerosols) or by touching the eyes with contaminated hands or other objects.
B. Goggles, which are Class I medical devices, must fit snugly from the corners of the
eyes across the brow.
C. Indirectly-vented goggles with anti-fog coating provide the most reliable eye
protection.
D. Personal eyeglasses and contact lenses are considered adequate eye protection. -
ANSWER: D. Personal eyeglasses and contact lenses are considered adequate eye
protection
All of the following statements are correct with respect to face masks EXCEPT which
one?
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