Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz

True or False: Workers in many different occupations are at potential risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, or BBP’s. Employees whose duties include providing first aid, housekeeping, medical laboratory activities, and patient healthcare have a higher risk of exposure, than employees in other fields.

Your company’s __________________ includes policies and procedures which are designed to eliminate your risk of exposure to BBPs at work.

a. Hazard Communication Planb. Exposure Control Planc. Blood and Blood Product Pland. Medical Leave Plan

True or False: Bloodborne Pathogens are microorganisms that are not present in blood or other potentially infectious materials and only cause disease in animals.

Certain body fluids or tissues that may contain bloodborne pathogens, such as: semen and vaginal secretions; body fluids such as spinal fluid and amniotic fluid or any body fluids visibly contaminated with blood are referred to as ___________________.

a) Other People’s Infected Materialsb) Other Potentially Infectious Materialsc) Bloodborne Pathogenic Tissuesd) Biomedical Hazardous Waste Materials

True or False: The main bloodborne pathogens of concern in the BBP Standard are the Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, and HIV, which causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS.

The Hepatitis B virus can survive outside the body for more than ______ days in a dry state on a surface, for instance on a counter top, a tool or a discarded hypodermic needle.

a) 0, it cannot survive outside the bodyb) 365c) 7d) 30

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True or False: Transmission of HBV may occur by needlesticks or other injuries from sharp instruments on the job. Other exposures may include tattooing, ear piercing, and acupuncture.

True or False: Most people that are infected with either of the Hepatitis viruses do not exhibit symptoms and therefore cannot be identified without performing a blood test. True or False: Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is transmitted through blood to blood contact, and the virus does not survive out side the body; therefore casual contact does not pose a threat of infection.

True or False: Intact skin will prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens as it provides a barrier that the microorganisms cannot penetrate.

__________ are the most common cause of occupational exposures in the workplace. Exposure can also occur when contaminated blood or OPIM contact the _________, such as the eye, nose or mouth.

Most occupational exposures do not result in an infection. After an exposure incident, the risk of infection may vary with factors such as:

a) The pathogen involvedb) The type or route of exposure c) The amount of infected blood involved in the exposured) All of the above

The concept of ______________ is an infection control system that considers blood and OPIM, other potentially infectious materials from all persons as containing a bloodborne disease.

a. Personal Precautionsb. Preventive Exposurec. Universal Precautionsd. Universal Protections

True or False: When equipment, safer devices, and safe work practices do not eliminate exposure, the use of personal protective equipment, or PPE, may be required to prevent exposure to BBP.

True or False: Good housekeeping does not prevent accidents in the workplace, but prevents potential BBP exposure by properly handling laundry and janitorial tasks.

True or False: Your company helps to protect all employees at risk of exposure to BBP by providing Hepatitis B vaccinations.

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