PPE and Gloves
What does PPE stand for, and why is it important in the clinic?
(Answer: Personal Protective Equipment; it protects against exposure to bloodborne pathogens and contamination.)
What is Cavicide used for in the clinic?
(Answer: To disinfect surfaces exposed to blood or bodily fluids.)
What is the acronym used for using a fire extinguisher?
(Answer: PASS – Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.)
Where is the First Aid box and AED located?
(Answer: In the Blood Processing room near the Clinical Area.)
What does the CDC define as Standard Precautions?
(Answer: Minimum infection prevention practices for all patient care.)
Why should gloves be put on in front of patients?
(Answer: To show the gloves are new and clean.)
Why must gloves be worn when using Cavicide?
(Answer: Cavicide is a carcinogen and harmful to skin.)
Where is the meeting point during a building evacuation?
(Answer: The top-left corner of the parking lot.)
How many fire extinguishers are in the building, and where are they located?
(Answer: Two; one near Reception and one near the emergency exit by the Biohazard room.)
Why is it important to treat all areas exposed to bodily fluids as potentially infected?
(Answer: To prevent the spread of pathogens like HIV and HBV.)
When must gloves be taken off?
(Answer: Between clinical tasks and when touching face, hair, personal belongings, desks, and other surfaces outside of the clinic)
How long should surfaces treated with Cavicide be left to dry?
(Answer: At least 30 seconds for maximum effectiveness.)
Who is responsible for ensuring all occupants exit the building during an emergency?
(Answer: Designated full-time employees.)
Where are the building exits located?
(Answer: Front door near Reception and emergency exit near the Biohazard room.)
What should be done immediately after removing gloves?
(Answer: Sanitize hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer.)
When is it appropriate to wear gloves in the kitchen?
(Answer: While cleaning only. Note: wearing gloves while cooking is not recommended since frequent handwashing is better at preventing cross-contamination.)
What is included in the clinic’s closing disinfection procedure?
(Answer: Wiping down all areas touched by staff or patients, including recliners, tables, cords, etc.)
What should you do if a fire becomes uncontrollable?
(Answer: Evacuate immediately and call 911.)
Who should you ask if you have questions about emergency equipment locations?
(Answer: Olivia Watt, Lab Manager, or other staff members.)
Name two items that should never be placed on clinical or lab surfaces.
(Answer: Food and phones.)
An ambassador notices a small blood spill on the floor and cleans it with Cavicide. She then goes to collect Patient A’s blood sample and places it in the centrifuge. Next, the ambassador writes the time of Patient A’s blood collection on the board before going on to collect Patient B’s blood sample. How many pairs of gloves would the ambassador use in this situation?
(Answer: 3. Once to clean the blood spill. A second time to collect Patient A’s blood, and a third time to collect Patient B’s blood.)
During clinic closing procedures, what specific areas must be disinfected with Cavicide, and why is thoroughness critical for safety?
(Answer: All areas touched by patients and staff, including recliners, tables, cords, stools, lap trays, and remotes, must be disinfected. Thorough disinfection prevents the spread of pathogens to future occupants and staff.)
What steps should be taken if a fire grows uncontrollable, and you cannot safely extinguish it?
(Answer: Immediately evacuate the building, call 911, ensure others are exiting safely, and wait for emergency responders at the designated meeting point in the parking lot.)
Explain why every staff member should familiarize themselves with the clinic’s emergency equipment locations and evacuation routes, even if they are not responsible for leading evacuations.
(Answer: In emergencies, delays caused by unfamiliarity can jeopardize lives. Knowing equipment locations ensures staff can assist others, use tools effectively, and evacuate safely.)
A staff member is rushing between patients and skips changing gloves between tasks to save time. What are the potential consequences of this action, and how should they be addressed?
(Answer: Skipping glove changes risks spreading harmful bacteria or pathogens between patients, which could cause infections. This action should be addressed by reminding the staff member of the importance of glove changes and reporting repeated violations if necessary.)