Which of the following is NOT a transmission way of Bloodborne Pathogens in the workplace?
- Blood
- Semen
- Sneezing
- Bodily fluids
What is secondary transmission?
- When an HCP is infected with a bloodborne pathogen and then passes it to another person
- When an infected needle sticks two HCPs
- The care provided for an HCP following infection
- Treating all body fluids as infectious materials
If you're a healthcare provider, what is the best way to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens while giving medical care?
- Using personal protective equipment.
- Not touching the victim.
- Wearing a pocket mask
- Wearing any type of gloves
Which of the following is an example of a bloodborne pathogen exposure incident?
- Slipping on a wet floor
- An allergic reaction to latex gloves
- A patient falling out of bed
- Unanticipated contact with blood
What type of bloodborne pathogens carries the greatest risk if exposed?
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- All of the above
What exposure incident is most likely to result in the transmission of a bloodborne pathogen?
- A needle-stick injury
- Being in a room with an HIV-infected patient without wearing a face mask
- Splashing of blood or other bodily fluids into the eyes or other mucous membranes
- Blood or other bodily fluids coming in contact with intact skin
What is the bloodborne disease that causes AIDS?
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis D
What is the best way to protect yourself against HIV?
- Get yourself vaccinated for HIV
- Use birth control pills
- Use a latex condom during sexual intercourse
- B and C
HBV can survive in dried blood for how long?
- One hour
- One day
- Up to a week
- Up to a month
Which bloodborne pathogen infection is preventable through vaccination?
Following percutaneous exposure to HCV, there is:
- 100% chance of infection
- 60% chance of infection
- 40% chance of infection
- Less than a 2% chance of infection
Universal precautions are designed to
- Protect the victims and rescuers from potentially infectious bodily fluids
- Stop the spread of infections like hepatitis B and C
- Establish a standard of care in regard to the use of protective materials such as gloves and masks
- All of the above
What is the importance of Personal protective equipment (PPE)?
- Preventing medical equipment from getting wet out in the medical field
- Keeping personal property safe from theft
- Preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens
- Keeps blood vials safe from contamination
Which is not acceptable for personal protection equipment?
- Gloves
- Lab coat
- Personal eyeglasses
- Face masks
What must healthcare providers do after removing and discarding used PPE?
- Restock supplies
- Wash hands
- Document care provided
- Rest
What is the best type of glove to use when providing care if you are allergic to latex?
- Nitrile gloves
- Latex gloves
- Disposable gloves
- Rubber gloves
What PPE must be worn when cleaning blood or bodily fluids?
- Eye protection and rubber gloves
- Eye protection, rubber gloves, and a mask
- Eye protection, rubber gloves, a mask, and a gown
- No PPE since it is not infectious blood or body fluid
What is the appropriate way to dispose of a used needle?
- Recap it
- Deposit it into a sharps container
- Bend or break it so that others know it has been used
- None of the above
When do you need to replace sharps containers?
- 1/4 full
- 1/2 full
- 3/4 full
- 100% full
Which is not an example of a bloodborne pathogen engineering control?
- Disposable gloves
- An autoclave
- Self-sheathing needles
- Splash guards
How would you react emotionally if you were accidentally exposed to bloodborne pathogens in a high-stress environment?
- Panic and stop working immediately
- Remain calm and follow the established safety protocols
- Wait for medical personnel to arrive before doing anything
- Ignore the exposure and continue working
While working in a high-risk industrial setting, you accidentally cut your hand with a tool. What is the first step you should take?
- Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water
- Apply a bandage and continue working
- Immediately report the incident to your supervisor and seek medical attention
- Wait until the end of your shift to treat the wound
You are exposed to bloodborne pathogens while also handling a chemical spill. What is your first priority?
- Address the chemical spill before managing the BBP exposure
- Contain the chemical spill and remove any contaminated materials
- Rinse any exposed skin and seek medical evaluation for BBP exposure
- Evacuate the area immediately without addressing the chemical spill or BBP exposure
What percentage of needle-stick injuries result in transmission of the Hepatitis B virus if the person is not vaccinated?
What should you do if blood splashes into your eye, and no eyewash station is nearby?
- Blink rapidly to clear the blood
- Wipe the blood with a clean cloth
- Rinse your eye with clean water for 15 minutes as soon as possible
- Wait for medical assistance before doing anything
You are exposed to bloodborne pathogens and then slip on a wet floor, injuring yourself. What is the correct course of action?
- Treat the injury from the fall first, then address the BBP exposure
- Clean the blood exposure first, then deal with the fall injury
- Ignore the BBP exposure and focus only on the injury from the fall
- Request immediate medical attention for both issues simultaneously
While cleaning up a blood spill, a coworker accidentally exposes themselves. How do you work as a team to contain the situation and ensure safety?
- Allow the coworker to finish the cleanup while you call for help
- Stop the cleanup, assist the coworker in decontaminating, and report the incident
- Focus on cleaning the spill while ignoring the coworker’s exposure
- Leave the coworker to manage the situation on their own
You have an open wound on your hand and accidentally come into contact with potentially contaminated materials. What additional precautions should you take?
- Wash the area with soap and water and apply antiseptic
- Cover the wound and continue working
- Seek immediate medical evaluation and report the exposure
- Ignore the exposure if the wound is not bleeding
A coworker is exposed to bloodborne pathogens, and you need to assist them. What should you do to avoid getting exposed yourself?
- Immediately help them without considering your own safety
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) before assisting them
- Ignore the situation to avoid personal exposure
- Call for help and stay clear of the exposed coworker
You are cleaning up after a blood spill at work. What are the correct steps to follow according to OSHA protocols?
- Clean the area, dispose of materials in regular trash, then wash your hands
- Contain the spill, clean the area with disinfectant, dispose of materials in a biohazard bag, and wash your hands
- Wipe up the spill with paper towels, throw them away, and report the spill to your supervisor
- Only clean the spill if medical personnel are unavailable
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