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a document that contains information about how to safely handle and work with a chemical
Safety Data Sheet
Chemicals like formalin are considered what type of waste
Hazardous waste
Gloves, Gown, and mask(N95) are examples of
PPE
True or False: When Mopping: you should clean back to front starting in the corner farthest from the door
True, you should always mop towards the door
There are 6 links in
the chain of infection
The amount of time that a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface to kill pathogens
Bodily fluid is what type of waste
Regulated Medical Waste
used for emergency management and non-emergency situations for preparedness and response capability
HICS (Hospital Incident Command System)
cleaning solution that is needed for a patient room floor
Detergent/disinfectant or neutral cleaner
Not using PPE, not performing hand hygiene, not covering sneezes, not changing cleaning cloths can
spread infection in a hospital setting
Clockwise to Counterclockwise, High to Low, Clean to Dirty, unidirectional wiping are all
parts of the cleaning process
Sharps/Needles are considered
Regulated medical Waste
to reduce the possibility of spreading contamination to yourself and other areas you should carry both of these away from your body
soiled linens or trash
the last step in cleaning process after completing all other cleaning
cleaning patient room floor
A harmful microorganism
a pathogen
you should dispose of johnny mop after cleaning this type of isolation
The DOT considers employees who dispose of regulated medical waste to be what type of employee
Hazmat
A respirator is required PPE in what type of isolation room
Airborne
must be placed down prior to dust/wet mopping floor
wet floor sign
A particulate respirator (N95) or power air-purifying respirator (PAPR) is needed for
Airborne precautions
MRI, Operating Rooms, NICU, ICU, Ambulatory care are examples of
specialty areas
type of waste should you never handle unless you have been properly trained
Hazardous Waste
No electronics, No metals, and specially designated equipment are required for cleaning in
MRI
There is a divot in the floor of a patient room, what do you do
report the damage
Airborne, droplet, Contact are
modes of transmission