BBP Practice Test and Answers

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?

• HIV
• HBV
• HCV
• Common cold

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