Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz

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Bloodborne pathogens are micro-organisms that are present in human blood (or other potentially infectious materials) that can cause disease in humans. *

1 point

True

False

How are HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C transmitted? Select all that apply: *

4 points

Cuts from contaminated sharp items

Blood to blood transmission through transfusion, breaks in skin or through mucus membranes

Tattooing with unspecialized equipment

Unprotected sexual intercourse

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Symptoms of AIDs includes: fever, swollen glands, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, extreme weight loss, skin rash or legions. *

1 point

True

False

A control for handling potential bloodborne pathogens and other bodily fluids is to ensure all fluids are treated in a such a manner as to minimize splashing, spraying, spattering and generation of droplets. *

1 point

True

False

Symptoms of Hepatitis C include: Jaundice, sore muscles, headache, abdominal pain, dark urine, weight loss, fatigue. *

1 point

True

False

A ______ _______ is the prevention strategy by which all blood and potentially infectious materials are treated as if they were infected *

1 point

preventative measure

safety proceedure

Universal Precaution

Hepatitis C is a fatal disease that affects the liver, and is not as infectious as Hepatitis B. *

1 point

True

False

Select every item that may be used as PPE: *

8 points

Gloves

Gowns

Boots

Face shields

Eye protection

Goggles

Mouthpieces

Resuscitation devices

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What should be done if an exposure to a bloodborne pathogen occurs? Select the necessary steps bellow: *

3 points

Promptly wash or flush the affected area. If the affected area is an eye or eyes, Irrigate with water or saline

Report the exposure

Immediately get medical attention from a health care professional

Wait to see if symptoms occur before seeing a health care professional

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Symptoms of Hepatitis B include: Jaundice, abdominal pain and swelling, fever and vomiting, skin rashes. *

1 point

True

False

Treatment of an exposure to a potentially contaminated body fluid should begin *

1 point

when symptoms occur.

within 24 hours. However the CDC recommends treatment within 2 hours.

once a fluid has been confirmed as contaminated.

What steps should be taken during decontamination and sterilization procedures? Select all that apply: *

4 points

Isolate and protect the contaminated area

Utilize all appropriate PPE

Carefully cover contaminated fluid with paper towels or rags

Gently pour a sterilizing solution over the paper towels/rags in a way that prevents splashing or spattering

Ask people to be careful when moving around the contaminated fluids so they don't spread it around

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Hepatitis B can survive dried at room temperature for more than a week. *

1 point

True

False

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