Infection Control and Routine Practices Training

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) defines Routine Practices as:

A) A set of infection control strategies and standards

B) Being designed to protect workers from exposure to potential sources of infectious diseases

C) Being based on the premise that all blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, mucous membranes, non-intact skin or soiled items are potentially infectious

D) Applicable to all professions in which workers may become exposed to infectious microorganisms through contact with blood and body fluids

E) All of the above

"Routine Practices" are a combination of Universal Precautions and Substance Isolation.

True

False

Universal Precautions are:

A) Designed to prevent transmission of blood borne pathogens

B) Focused on blood and selected body fluids

C) To be used at the discretion of personnel, according to Community Connections' policy (hs035)

D) Optional, according to Community Connections' policy (hs035)

E) A and B

F) C and D

Substance Isolation is:

A) A set of guidelines to control body secretions such as urine, vomitus, feces, or sputum

B) Precautions against potential substance addiction

C) None of the above

The following are examples of Routine Practices (check all that apply):

A) Wearing gloves when in contact with blood or other body fluids, excrement or non-intact skin

B) Covering any cuts you may have

C) Hand-washing before and after personal care

D) Cleaning contaminated surfaces before you put your gloves on

The following are examples of precautions for cleaning up blood spills (check all that apply):

A) Wipe up blood using paper towel or disposable rags/cloths

B) Disinfect the area with a solution of 1 part bleach to 9 parts water

C) Wipe up the bleach solution using paper towel or disposable rags/cloths

D) Wait until you've ensured surfaces are decontaminated before washing hands and putting gloves on

Infection Control and Routine Practices Training

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