Chemo Certification Renewal Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The standard states that gowns must:
A. be disposable
B. not have any closures or seams that HDs can pass through
C. be changed every shift if there are no specific manufacturer recommendations
D. both a & b - CORRECT ANSWER D. both a & b
Which of the following is a general recommendation regarding the administration of hazardous drugs?
A. A NIOSH-approved respirator is required for all intravenous administration.
B. Reuse of gowns is appropriate if the gown remains hung up in the same area all the time.
C. Wash hands with soap and water instead of using alcohol-based hand gel.
D. Unspike hazardous drug bottles or bags and place in hazardous container with tubing separate. -
CORRECT ANSWER C. Wash hands with soap and water instead of using alcohol-based hand
gel.
According to evidence, such as the ONS PEP resources, which of the following is no longer likely to
be effective in preventing infection?
A. Antibiotic prophylaxis
, B. Restriction of fresh fruits and vegetables
C. Use of IVIG
D. Antimicrobial coated central venous catheters - CORRECT ANSWER B. Restriction of fresh
fruits and vegetables
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed:
A. Genotoxicity
B. Organ toxicity
C. Teratogenicity
D. Carcinogenicity - CORRECT ANSWER A. Genotoxicity
Double gloving should be used when:
A. handling patient waste
B. cleaning up spills
C. removing the chemotherapy
D. all of the above
E. a & b - CORRECT ANSWER D. all of the above
Which of the following is an important educational component for patients who go home after
receiving hazardous drugs?
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The standard states that gowns must:
A. be disposable
B. not have any closures or seams that HDs can pass through
C. be changed every shift if there are no specific manufacturer recommendations
D. both a & b - CORRECT ANSWER D. both a & b
Which of the following is a general recommendation regarding the administration of hazardous drugs?
A. A NIOSH-approved respirator is required for all intravenous administration.
B. Reuse of gowns is appropriate if the gown remains hung up in the same area all the time.
C. Wash hands with soap and water instead of using alcohol-based hand gel.
D. Unspike hazardous drug bottles or bags and place in hazardous container with tubing separate. -
CORRECT ANSWER C. Wash hands with soap and water instead of using alcohol-based hand
gel.
According to evidence, such as the ONS PEP resources, which of the following is no longer likely to
be effective in preventing infection?
A. Antibiotic prophylaxis
, B. Restriction of fresh fruits and vegetables
C. Use of IVIG
D. Antimicrobial coated central venous catheters - CORRECT ANSWER B. Restriction of fresh
fruits and vegetables
Mutations in genetic material from exposure to chemotherapy are termed:
A. Genotoxicity
B. Organ toxicity
C. Teratogenicity
D. Carcinogenicity - CORRECT ANSWER A. Genotoxicity
Double gloving should be used when:
A. handling patient waste
B. cleaning up spills
C. removing the chemotherapy
D. all of the above
E. a & b - CORRECT ANSWER D. all of the above
Which of the following is an important educational component for patients who go home after
receiving hazardous drugs?
