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2 Safety and Infection Control Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Safety and Infection Control, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

Standard Precautions apply to every patient, regardless of whether an infection is known or suspected.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
True or false
1 point

A phlebotomist removes gloves after a blood draw. Because the gloves were intact, hand hygiene is unnecessary.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
True or false
1 point

Mouth-pipetting a specimen is acceptable if the specimen is believed to be noninfectious.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

04
Choose one
1 point

During routine care, a phlebotomist's hands are not visibly soiled. Which hand-cleaning method is generally preferred?

  1. A

    Wash with soap and water for every routine hand-cleaning moment

  2. B

    Use alcohol-based hand rub

  3. C

    Keep gloves on instead of cleaning hands

05
Written response
1 point

During a procedure, blood may splash toward the worker's face. Name one appropriate type of eye or face protection.

06
Written response
1 point

After a possible exposure incident, to whom should a phlebotomist promptly report it under facility procedure? Name one appropriate person or contact.

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

After use, discard a contaminated needle promptly into an accessible, appropriate .

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

A worker sustains a needlestick puncture. Immediately wash the puncture with .

09
Choose one
1 point

After withdrawing a used needle, which action follows sharps-safety practices?

  1. A

    Recap the needle carefully before carrying it to a sharps container

  2. B

    Activate the safety feature as directed and place the device promptly in a sharps container

  3. C

    Remove the contaminated needle from the device before disposal

10
Choose all
1 point

Select all practices that support aseptic blood collection.

  1. A

    Prepare a clean work area

  2. B

    Disinfect the venipuncture site and let it dry as directed

  3. C

    Reuse a syringe if a new needle is attached

  4. D

    Use a sterile, single-use needle and device for each patient

11
Choose all
1 point

Select all PPE decisions that appropriately match the anticipated exposure during a collection.

  1. A

    Wear clean, single-use gloves for venipuncture

  2. B

    Wear a gown or other protective clothing if clothing or exposed skin could be contaminated

  3. C

    Use goggles or a face shield when splashing or spraying is reasonably anticipated

  4. D

    Wear the same gloves for every patient if they look clean

12
Choose one
1 point

A patient becomes faint during a blood draw. What should the phlebotomist do?

  1. A

    Continue the draw while asking the patient to remain still

  2. B

    Remove the needle and set it on the work surface before assisting

  3. C

    Stop the draw safely, secure the sharp in the sharps container, and assist the patient according to protocol

13
Choose one
1 point

A collected specimen is ready to be transported. Which action best reduces the risk of leakage?

  1. A

    Leave the specimen container open so pressure can equalize

  2. B

    Close the appropriate specimen container and package it to prevent leakage

  3. C

    Carry the specimen in an unsealed container if the route is short

14
Open ended
1 point

During work, blood spills onto the floor and contaminated glass breaks nearby. Describe how to handle the spill and broken glass safely.

15
Choose one
1 point

After routine patient care, a phlebotomist's hands are not visibly soiled. Which hand-hygiene method is generally preferred?

  1. A

    Wash with soap and water in every case.

  2. B

    Use an alcohol-based hand rub.

  3. C

    Keep gloves on instead of cleaning hands.

  4. D

    Skip hand hygiene if the next task uses clean equipment.

16
Choose one
1 point

A blood specimen is ready to be transported. Which approach follows the stated infection-prevention practices?

  1. A

    Leave the container open so pressure can equalize.

  2. B

    Wrap the specimen in absorbent material without closing its container.

  3. C

    Place it in an appropriate closed container and package it to prevent leakage.

  4. D

    Transport it by hand without packaging if the destination is nearby.

17
Written response
1 point

When should a phlebotomist clean their hands in relation to removing gloves?

18
Choose one
1 point

A collection task is reasonably likely to cause blood to splash toward the worker's face. What additional PPE is indicated?

  1. A

    Use goggles or a face shield.

  2. B

    Wear gloves only.

  3. C

    Wear a gown only.

  4. D

    Use no additional protection if the patient has no known infection.

19
Written response
1 point

Immediately after a contaminated sharp punctures the skin, what should be used to wash the puncture?

20
Choose one
1 point

After a venipuncture, a safety-engineered collection device is available and a sharps container is within reach. What should the phlebotomist do?

  1. A

    Recap the needle and carry it to a central disposal area.

  2. B

    Set the device down, then activate its safety feature when convenient.

  3. C

    Activate the safety feature according to instructions and place the device directly into an accessible sharps container.

  4. D

    Remove the contaminated needle from its device before disposal.