OSHA Emergency Prepardness Notes & Exam

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1.) The prepared nurse should always check his/her assigned area for which of the following?

a) Fire extinguishers
b) Fire exits
c) Fire doors
d) Fire alarms
e) All of the above

2.) Race is an acronym for which of the following?

a) Rescue, alarm, contain, exit
b) Reassure, account for patients, closed doors, exit.
c) Rescue, alarm, contained, extinguish.
d) Reassure, alarm, contained, extinguish.

3.) Which of the following is the most common type of fire extinguisher found in the health care setting?

a) Type "A"
b) Type "BC"
c) "ABC" Multipurpose

4.) To operate a fire extinguisher, read the directions, then think "Pass", which means:

a) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sit down.
b) Pin, Aim, Shout, Squeeze
c) Point, Alarm, Shout, Sweep
d) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Match the following hazardous chemicals with their description.

9.) Labels on chemicals give you the "quick facts" about the chemicals and should be replaced if missing or damaged.

True
False

10.) Infection control does which of the following?

a) Breaks the chain of transmission.
b) Helps to isolate sources of infection.
c) Prevents unnecessary communicable diseases.
d) All of the above.

11.) Tuberculosis is an infectious disease spread person-to-person through the air and into the lungs. Check which of the following may be symptoms of Tuberculosis.

Weakness
Weight Loss
Night Sweats
Cough
Vomiting
Bloody Sputum
Diarrhea

12.) TB is prevented by infection control and treated with medication.

True
False

13.) Which of the following statements is true about Hepatitis-B?

a) HBV is not a blood-borne infection.
b) HBV can be transmitted through casual contact.
c) HBV is a major occupational risk for health-care workers.
d) HBV is not preventable with an immunization.

14.) Which of the following statements is true about Human Immunodeficiency Virus?

a) HIV is not transmitted through casual contact.
b) HIV can result in the life-threatening illness AIDS.
c) There is no immunization that can prevent HIV.
d) All of the above.

15.) Informed written consent must be obtained for HIV testing except for source testing on a previous sample.

True
False

16.) Which of the following is not listed as Personal Protection Equipment?

a) Gown
b) Protective eyewear
c) Gloves
d) Protective headgear
e) Resuscitation Equipment

17.) Which of the following is true about hand washing?

a) Must be immediate and thorough.
b) Must occur before and after each patient contact.
c) Must occur after exposure to contamination.
d) All of the above.

18.)To avoid needlestick injuries:

a) Remove needle from syringe and discard.
b) MRecap Needles after injections and carry in pocket to approved receptacle.
c) Dispose of needles in waste disposal bags.
d) Do not recap, bend and, break or recap Needles.

19.)If body fluid droplets are in the air:

a) Wear protective eyewear.
b) Wear a mask.
c) Wear a mask and eyewear.
d) Leave the room.

20.) Gloves should be worn:

a) For phlebotomy, but only if they don't interfere with the blood draw.
b) When you are likely to touch bodily fluids.
c) Whenever going near a patient with a known infection.
d) At your discretion.

21.) Universal Precautions should be observed:

a) With all patients.
b) Only with patients with known infections.
c) Only when ordered by a physician.
d) Only with patients with HBV and HIV.