Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness

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Test your knowledge of bloodborne pathogens in the workplace

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1. Bloodborne pathogen standards apply to everyone, not just medical personnel (5 points)

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A. True

B. False

2. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can be spread by (check all that apply) (15 points):

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A. Sexual Contact

B. IV or Blood Transfusion or Drug Needle

C. Piercings, Human Bite, Cut or Abrasion

D. Food or Drink

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3. According to universal precautions, you should assume that everyone's blood could pass on a pathogen to another person (5 points)

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A. True

B. False

4. Sharps or needles used to inject medicines need to be disposed of: (5 points)

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A. Directly into the Trash

B. In a Plastic Milk Carton, then Thrown in the Trash

C. In a Red Biohazard Container, then sent to an Infectious Waste Treatment Facility

5. To help contain contaminants, you should turn your protective gloves inside out as you take them off and immediately place them in the biohazard container: (5 points)

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A. True

B. False

6. In the Workplace, you have the right to receive testing after exposure to HIV or HBV, and if infected, receive a treatment plan and post-exposure counseling: (5 points)

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A. True

B. False

7. What can be done to help reduce the exposure of bloodborne pathogens when cleaning up after a blood spill (select one): (5 points)

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A. Use protective equipment like safety glasses, gloves, mask, gown and respirator when cleaning up after a blood spill

B. Use biohazard collection containers and properly dispose of the waste at an infectious waste treatment facility

C. Wash you hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds after cleaning up, as well as wash your clothes

D. All of the Above.

8. Match the Various Employee Types to the Exposure Categories (15 points)

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Routinely Potential Exposure (i.e. Nurse)

All Others (i.e. Office Staff)

Occasional Exposure (i.e. Janitorial Staff)

Category 1

Category 2

Category 3

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9. In order to container an infectious spill, it's important to hose down an area directly after it occurs to reduce contamination: (5 points)

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A. True

B. False

10. Bloodborne pathogens can never be found in saliva, urine, sweat or tears. : (5 points)

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A. True

B. False

11. Which is not a common transmission route for bloodborne pathogens? (5 points)

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A. Skin Absorbtion

B. Mucous Membranes (i.e. Eye, Nose, Mouth)

C. Skin Puncture from a needle prick

12. A disinfectant solution can be made with: (5 points)

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A. 10% bleach to 90% water (1/4 cup bleach to 1 quart water)

B. 50% bleach to 50% water 1/2 cup bleach and 1/2 cup water)

13. If you are exposed to a bloodborne pathogen in the workplace, after you rinse, wash and disinfect the affected area, you should report it to: (5 points)

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A. Your Supervisor

B. The Police

C. Your Doctor

14. You can decline to take a test to determine if you have a bloodborne pathogen, but must sign a document stating that you declined to take the test (5 points):

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A. True

B. False

15. To protect employees from exposure to bloodborne pathogens, employers must: (5 points)

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A. Offer the HBV vaccine within 30 days after an exposure incident to any employee performing first aid as part of his or her secondary job duties.

B. Use a 5% bleach solution to clean up a contaminated area and items used to clean up the spill.

C. Require employees to use goggles or other eye protection if the eye's mucous membrane may be splashed upon with blood.

16. Engineering controls that protect workers against bloodborne pathogens include regular hand washing and the use of sharps containers to dispose of sharps and other infectious waste. (5 points)

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A. True

B. False

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