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42. What is the primary goal of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
A. To ensure medical staff are vaccinated against influenza
B. To protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious diseases
C. To regulate the disposal of non-hazardous waste
D. To improve patient communication

43. How often should fire safety drills be conducted in a healthcare facility?
A. Once every five years
B. Only after an incident occurs
C. Annually, or as required by local regulations
D. Every month

44. What is the primary purpose of an eye wash station in a clinic?
A. To serve as a general-purpose cleaning station
B. To provide immediate treatment for chemical or foreign body exposure to the eyes
C. To rinse off personal protective equipment (PPE)
D. To provide water for drinking in an emergency

45. When handling medical waste, which color-coded bag should be used for biohazardous
materials?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Yellow
D. Green

46. A spill of a hazardous chemical occurs in a patient treatment room. What is the first step to
take?
A. Evacuate the entire building immediately
B. Attempt to neutralize the chemical with water
C. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for appropriate cleanup procedures
D. Close the treatment room and continue seeing patients elsewhere

47. Which of the following is an example of an airborne precaution in infection control?
A. Wearing gloves when handling bodily fluids
B. Placing a surgical mask on the patient with tuberculosis
C. Using a lead apron during X-rays
D. Using a sharps container for needle disposal

48. When should an orthopaedic technologist replace their PPE gloves?
A. After every patient interaction
B. Only when gloves appear visibly soiled
C. Every four hours, regardless of contamination
D. Only when treating patients with infectious diseases