Chapter 6

Question 1

This agency may intervene in a matter of worker protection, even if there are no specific regulations covering the situation.

Answer 1

OSHA - occupational safe and health administration

Question 2

This agency develops and enforces chemical regulations:

Answer 2

EPA

Question 3

This agency imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufacturers of disinfectants used by Sterile Processing departments (SPDs):

Answer 3

EPA

Question 4

Healthcare regulations and standards establish:

Answer 4

Minimum levels of quality and safety

Question 5

Chemical indicators (CIs) are classified as:

Answer 5

FDA Class II Medical devices

Question 6

Heart valves and pacemakers are examples of:

Answer 6

FDA Class III Medical devices

Question 7

Under current regulations, who is required to report suspected medical device-related deaths to the FDA?

Answer 7

Healthcare facilities

Question 8

Standards and regulations help set the SPD levels of:

Answer 8

Both quality and safety

Question 9

Medical device reporting is regulated by the:

Answer 9

FDA

Question 10

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) enforces statutes relating to the transportation of:

Answer 10

Clean and soiled instruments between facilities