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7. When disposing of used needles, which of the following practices should be followed?
A. Recapping the needle before placing it in the sharps container
B. Immediately disposing of the needle in a puncture-resistant sharps container
C. Bending the needle before disposal
D. Placing the needle in a regular trash bin

8. What is the primary goal of hazard communication programs in a healthcare setting?
A. To track employee work hours
B. To improve relationships between staff and patients
C. To provide financial reports to clinic managers D
. To ensure all employees understand workplace hazards and safety measures

9. Which of the following steps helps ensure medical supplies are always available in an
orthopaedic clinic?
A. Conducting regular inventory audits and restocking as needed
B. Only ordering new supplies when stock runs out
C. Relying on verbal reports from staff for supply levels
D. Keeping excessive stock to prevent shortages

10. What is the primary reason for maintaining equipment in an orthopaedic clinic?
A. To comply with insurance requirements
B. To ensure patient and staff safety while improving efficiency
C. To extend manufacturer warranties
D. To reduce clinic operating costs

11. Which of the following best describes PHI (Protected Health Information) under HIPAA
regulations?
A. A patient’s dietary preferences
B. Generalized public health statistics
C. Any individually identifiable health information
D. A physician’s personal notes unrelated to treatment

12. Which is a violation of HIPAA regulations?
A. Leaving patient charts open on a shared workstation
B. Discussing a patient’s condition in a private consultation room
C. Storing electronic medical records in an encrypted database
D. Using a password-protected system for patient scheduling

13. The best way to prevent cross-contamination when sanitizing an exam room is to:
A. Wipe surfaces with alcohol pads only
B. Reuse cleaning cloths for multiple patients
C. Allow surfaces to air-dry without wiping
D. Use disposable wipes with an EPA-approved disinfectant