Medical Surveillance Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is not an important medical surveillance item to review with staff
handling biohazards? - CORRECT ANSWER Biocontainment level
A health history evaluation or questionnaire is most likely completed in the following
circumstance: - CORRECT ANSWER As a screening mechanism before workers
initiate laboratory work to identify critical risk factors for the individual
Which of the following conditions should be investigated by the occupational health group? -
CORRECT ANSWER Any serious, unusual, or extended illness of a laboratory worker
involved in biohazard research
Which of the following is not a component of the medical surveillance program? -
CORRECT ANSWER The use of a biological safety cabinet to ensure sterility of
research materials
What is the first step in the immediate aftermath of an exposure to a biohazard involving a
percutaneous injury (through the skin)? - CORRECT ANSWER Wash the exposed area
immediately with soap and water for 15 minutes
What is the first step in the immediate aftermath of an exposure to a biohazard involving a
percutaneous injury (through the skin)? - CORRECT ANSWER Wash the exposed area
immediately with soap and water for 15 minutes
Which of the following is not part of periodic health screening for workers handling
biohazards? - CORRECT ANSWER Document that researchers have an active life
insurance policy
In the U.S., how long are employers required to maintain their employees' medical records? -
CORRECT ANSWER For the duration of employment plus 30 years
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is not an important medical surveillance item to review with staff
handling biohazards? - CORRECT ANSWER Biocontainment level
A health history evaluation or questionnaire is most likely completed in the following
circumstance: - CORRECT ANSWER As a screening mechanism before workers
initiate laboratory work to identify critical risk factors for the individual
Which of the following conditions should be investigated by the occupational health group? -
CORRECT ANSWER Any serious, unusual, or extended illness of a laboratory worker
involved in biohazard research
Which of the following is not a component of the medical surveillance program? -
CORRECT ANSWER The use of a biological safety cabinet to ensure sterility of
research materials
What is the first step in the immediate aftermath of an exposure to a biohazard involving a
percutaneous injury (through the skin)? - CORRECT ANSWER Wash the exposed area
immediately with soap and water for 15 minutes
What is the first step in the immediate aftermath of an exposure to a biohazard involving a
percutaneous injury (through the skin)? - CORRECT ANSWER Wash the exposed area
immediately with soap and water for 15 minutes
Which of the following is not part of periodic health screening for workers handling
biohazards? - CORRECT ANSWER Document that researchers have an active life
insurance policy
In the U.S., how long are employers required to maintain their employees' medical records? -
CORRECT ANSWER For the duration of employment plus 30 years
