OSHA and Healthcare Facilities

Course #91235 - $30-


Study Points

  1. Explain the history of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  2. Describe the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as it applies to the healthcare setting.
  3. Review the role of OSHA standards in preventing tuberculosis (TB) transmission.
  4. Explain the impact of OSHA regulations on employee health, including risk management and safety issues in a healthcare setting.
  5. Discuss hazardous materials and waste management in a healthcare facility.
  6. Explain the necessity for radiation safety in healthcare facilities.
  7. Describe the process of handling blood and chemical spills.
  8. Outline the impact of fire safety on patients and employees in the healthcare facility.
  9. Discuss indoor air quality, ergonomics, and latex allergy concerns in healthcare facilities.
  10. Discuss legal issues and employee safety as applied to the healthcare facility.
  11. Describe what might occur during an OSHA consultation and inspection.

    1 . The Occupational Safety and Health Act established all of the following federal agencies, EXCEPT:
    A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
    C) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
    D) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

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    2 . The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires facilities to implement a(n)
    A) control plan.
    B) TB control plan.
    C) exposure control plan.
    D) None of the above

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    3 . How many new tuberculosis (TB) cases reported occurred in the United States in 2024?
    A) 10,347
    B) 136,520
    C) 1.3 million
    D) 13 million

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    4 . The CDC has recommended that protective devices used in healthcare settings be
    A) certified by CDC/NIOSH.
    B) properly fitted to the wearer.
    C) a nonpowered particulate filter respirator or a powered air-purifying respirator.
    D) All of the above

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    5 . Which of the following is considered to be medical treatment, recordable on the OSHA 300 Log?
    A) Application of sutures
    B) Administration of immunizations
    C) Physical therapy or chiropractic treatment
    D) All of the above

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    6 . How many workers were fatally injured by assault and/or violent attack in the workplace in 2023?
    A) 740
    B) 1,250
    C) 6,430
    D) 9,500

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    7 . One way to determine if a chemical is hazardous is by consulting a list provided by the
    A) OSHA Toxic and Hazardous Substances.
    B) American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
    C) National Toxicology Program Annual Report on Carcinogens.
    D) All of the above

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    8 . The greatest proportion of hazardous waste generated by healthcare facilities is in the form of
    A) sharps.
    B) genotoxic waste.
    C) infectious and anatomic waste.
    D) chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

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    9 . Radiation badges are required to monitor employees likely to receive a dose in excess of what percentage of the allowed quarterly exposure limits?
    A) 10%
    B) 25%
    C) 40%
    D) 75%

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    10 . If a chemical or blood spill occurs, a factor to be considered is
    A) spill location.
    B) physical and hazardous properties of the material.
    C) quantity of the chemical or biologic substance released.
    D) All of the above

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    11 . To ensure a successful fire safety program, the fire marshal should inspect the facility
    A) weekly.
    B) monthly.
    C) quarterly.
    D) annually.

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    12 . A familiar term for an indoor air quality problem is
    A) sick air syndrome.
    B) sick building syndrome.
    C) indoor contamination syndrome.
    D) contaminated building syndrome.

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    13 . An area of concern for operating room air quality is the presence of
    A) oxygen.
    B) iron oxide.
    C) nitrous oxide.
    D) All of the above

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    14 . An example of an ergonomic risk factor is
    A) prolonged, awkward working positions.
    B) recurrent heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling.
    C) tasks that require prolonged, repetitive movements.
    D) All of the above

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    15 . Which of the following reactions to latex is the most serious in terms of medical sequelae?
    A) Anaphylaxis
    B) Allergic contact dermatitis
    C) Irritant contact dermatitis
    D) Hypersensitivity immune system response

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    16 . An area a lawyer might investigate in connection with an employee incident could be
    A) safety conditions.
    B) employee medical records.
    C) training and education records.
    D) All of the above

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    17 . To qualify for a free OSHA consultation, a facility must have no more than
    A) 100 employees at one site.
    B) 250 employees at one site.
    C) 500 employees at one site.
    D) 750 employees at one site.

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    18 . A condition requiring immediate action that is found during a consultation is called a(n)
    A) "safety violation."
    B) "unsafe condition."
    C) "imminent danger."
    D) "identified hazard."

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    19 . If an inspector arrives at your facility without a warrant and you refuse to allow him in, you are availing yourself of your
    A) right to privacy.
    B) employee rights.
    C) Fourth Amendment right.
    D) Fifth Amendment right.

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    20 . A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits is referred to as
    A) repeat.
    B) willful.
    C) serious.
    D) other than serious.

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