Bloodborne Pathogens Test: Feb 19

Which two Bloodborne Pathogens raise the most concern for Athletic Trainers? HPV HIV/AIDS Hepatitis B Hepatitis C

HIV/AIDS Hepatitis B

In a work environment in you are exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens as a part of your job, you are offered which vaccination free of cost? AIDS Hepatitis C HIV Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B

Bloodborne pathogens can also be transmitted through bodily fluids such as synovial or cerebrospinal fluid. True or False

True

If soaked for at least 10 minutes, a quarter cup of bleach to one gallon of water provides a strong enough solution to effectively decontaminate most surfaces, tools and equipment. True or False

True

In a laboratory where there is a threat of potential exposure to BBPs, eating, drinking and smoking is prohibited. True or False

True

It is necessary to wash your hands before returning to work after eating, using the restroom, or wearing gloves. True or False

True

Mucous membranes, such as the eyes, nose and mouth are possible modes of transmission for BBPs. True or False

True

The Bloodborne Pathogens rule of 1992 gives employers clear provisions on how to keep employees safe from BBP in the workplace. True or False

True

The most common form of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers is gloves. True or False

True

You should always treat all bodily fluids and blood as potentially infectious. True or False

True

Which organization is responsible for monitoring the outbreak and spread of disease and advising groups on how to handle these situations? EPA OSHA NATA CDC

CDC

Bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis and Tuberculosis can live in dried blood for up to 7 days. True Or False

False

Broken skin from sunburn and blisters will not be a mode of transmission for BBPs. True or False

False

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the kidneys. True or False

False

If a piece of personal protective equipment is irritating to your skin, you do not need to wear it. True or False

False

If you wear gloves, but don't touch any potentially infectious materials or blood, it is not necessary to wash your hands. True or False

False

Needles should always be recapped to prevent from puncturing the skin when thrown in the trash. True or False

False

The vaccination for HIV is a 3 shot series. True or False

False

Uncontaminated sharps may be disposed of in a red biohazard bag. True or False

False

The disease that attacks the immune system and can cause AIDS is _____________. HIV HPV Hepatitis A Hepatitis B

HIV

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms carried in blood that cause disease in people. True or False

True

What does OSHA stand for? Occupational Safety and Health Administration Obstetrical Safety and Health Association Obesity Standards for Healthy Americans Occupational Safety and Health Athletics

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Which of these bodily fluids transmit Bloodborne Pathogens? saliva tears breast milk blood sweat semen

Semen Blood Breast milk

Which of the following is not a mode of transmission for HIV? bloody saliva sweat mixed with blood blood tears

Tears

Which of the following is not true of Universal precautions? the use of gloves is optional during a rushed situation they reduce the chances of transmission of BBPs they include the use of personal protective equipment they are a way to help control the spread of disease

The use of gloves is optional during a rushed situation

After a workplace exposure to blood the employee can request a vaccine for Hepatitis B. True or False

True

Biohazard warning labels should be placed on containers used to store, transport, or ship blood. True or False

True

Biohazard waste should always be separated from regular waste and placed in a garbage can lined with a red biohazard labeled bag. True or False

True

Which of the following would be considered a Universal Precaution? always washing hands after contact with blood or bodily fluid all of the choices are universal precautions always assuming blood is potentially infectious always wearing personal protective equipment

all of the choices are universal precautions

Which of the following is considered medical waste? all of the options are considered medical waste liquid or semi-liquid blood items caked with blood or bodily fluid contaminated items that could release blood if squeezed

all of the options are considered medical waste

If blood or bodily fluids splash into your eye, you should do which of the following: rub blood out of you eye flush eye for 10 mins call 911 flush eye for 15 mins

flush eye for 15 mins

Which of the following is not a potential mode of transmission for Bloodborne Pathogens? saliva on the skin mucous membranes of the eye dermatitis of the hand cut from a contaminated sharp object

saliva on the skin

If your uncovered hands are exposed to a Bloodborne Pathogen it is best to ______________. wipe hands on a clean cloth wash hand with antibacterial soap and water clean hands with hand sanitizer wash hands with an abrasive soap and water

wash hand with antibacterial soap and water

What is the first action a person takes when exposed to a Bloodborne Pathogen? seek medical treatment wash the body part with bleach wash thoroughly with antibacterial soap and water contact your supervisor

wash thoroughly with antibacterial soap and water