OSHA: Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens-2 hours
Exposure to a bloodborne pathogen is defined in part as:
Contact of a mucous membrane/non-intact skin with a potentially infectious agent
PEP for HIV exposure is standard: no consultation is needed or required.
False
Postexposure treatment to HIV is always recommended, regardless of the drug side effects.
False
The use of gloves eliminates the need for hand hygiene.
False
There are no risks to a fetus from anti-viral medications used to treat HIV.
False
There is no post exposure risk of infection if the source's viral load is undetectable.
False
Work areas containing both sterile and contaminated injection supplies is acceptable practice.
False
The bloodborne pathogens most often involved in occupational exposures are:
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV
Alcohol-based hand rubs should not be the first choice for handwashing if
If the hands are visibly soiled
Exposure to a bloodborne pathogen is defined in part as:
A percutaneous injury, such as a needlestick or a laceration from a sharp object
The number of occupational infections decreased by 95% after the hepatitis B vaccine became available in 1982
True
There is no vaccine against hepatitis C and no recommended treatment after an exposure that will prevent infection.
True
tandard precautions assume that all body fluids and secretions except for sweat are potentially infectious.
True
Needles should NEVER be recapped, bent, broken, or removed from contaminated syringes.
True
In the immediate post exposure time, the following care should be given except.
Squeezing the wound to reduce the risk of transmission
One serious bloodborne infection can cost more than a million dollars for medications, follow up laboratory testing, clinical evaluation, lost wages, and disability payments.
True
Outbreaks of infections with hepatitis b and hepatitis C amongst patients have been traced back to ambulatory care facilities and associated with non-compliance with safe injection practices.
True
Post-exposure treatment for exposure to hepatitis B should begin preferably within 24 hours, and no later than 7 days post-exposure.
True
The correct incorporation of work practice controls and engineering controls help to avoid or reduce exposure to potentially infectious materials.
True
The human costs after an exposure are immeasurable. Employees may experience anger, depression, fear, anxiety, difficulty with sexual relations, trouble sleeping, problems concentrating, and doubts regarding their career choice.
True
Risk of transmission of a bloodborne pathogen is affected by
The immunization statuses of the victim and the patient
. The National Clinicians' Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline (PEPline) is available 24 hours at 1-888-448-4911.
True
A mask should be worn when placing a catheter or injecting material into the spinal canal or subdural space.
True
A needle safety device should work passively (i.e., it requires no activation by the user).
True
Alcohol-based hand rubs are easier and faster to use and more effective than soap and water.
True
Handwashing is the most important technique for preventing transmission of disease.
True
Healthcare personnel should avoid wearing artificial nails and keep natural nails less than one quarter of an inch long if they care for patients at high risk of acquiring infections.
True
Healthcare workers who are infected with hepatitis B, C, or HIV should double glove.
True
Masks, goggles or face shields should be used to protect the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth during situations where there is a likelihood of splashes or sprays.
True
Microorganisms such as hepatitis B can pass through the pores of gloves.
True
Multidose vials increase the risk of exposure.
True
Gloves do not replace the need for handwashing because
all of the above
