Safety
Where should broken glass be placed
In a leak-proof sharps container
How often should Biological Monitoring be done
Weekly
The chemical warning label is in what shape
Diamond
Who is responsible for providing counseling, postexposure prophylaxis, and evaluation of reported illnesses
The employer
A skull and crossbone pictogram indicates
acute toxicity or fatal.
What is the criteria for a Biohazard/ regulated waste container (nonsharps)
Closeable
Leak Proof
Labeled and color coded
What is the purpose of Biological Monitoring methods (process indicators, spore tests, etc.)
To ensure that the sterilizer is sterilizing properly
All microorganisms are able to be removed/ killed
Ensure the most sterile instruments
The symbol with the exclamation mark meaning
What is Gas Cylinder: Gases stored under pressure, liquified gases, and dissolved gases; such as ammonia, liquid nitrogen, or acetylene.
The first publication of the OSHA Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard was passed in...
What is 1991
What does this symbol mean
Gas under pressure
What does OPIM stand for, and give three examples as well
Other potentially Infectious material
Saliva, CSF, Blood, Amniotic, etc.
What is a major advantage of dry heat sterilization
Instruments do not experience corrosion or rust
Verbally describe what the "environment" symbol looks like
Fish dead in the water
Tree without any leaves
An employee blood test for HVB and HIV could be delayed for...
90 days
After an exposure incident, the employer provides a copy of the health care professional’s written opinion within ________ days of a completed evaluation
15 days
What items should broken glass be cleaned up with
A broom and dustpan
What causes a hissing sound from the autoclave
The gasket
According to the National Fire Protection Color and Number Method, what type of risk would a 4 indicate?
The greatest risk possible
The color and number method often used to label various chemicals was developed by the
National Fire Protection Association
An example(s) of engineering or work practice controls is (are)
splash guards on model trimmers.
What is the term meaning "a means of piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needlesticks"
Parenteral
What should be happening to handpieces in addition to handpiece sterilization
List out all colors associated with the National Fire Protection Color and Number Method, and describe what each color means
Blue- Identifies a health hazard
Yellow- Identifies the reactivity or stability of a chemical
Red- Identifies a fire hazard
White- Indicates that PPE is needed when using chemical
When was OSHA required to revise their standard
April 2001
All forms of microorganisms are destroyed in the process of sterilization?
True