Bloodborne pathogen questions
Hand hygiene must be done after gloves are removed to the prevent the transfer of microorganisms. A) True B) False
A) True
I should use a dustpan and brush, tongs, forceps, or pieces of cardboard to clean- up contaminated broken glassware. A) True B) False
A) True
Standard Precautions can break the chain-of-infection. A) True B) False
A) True
The mishandling of sharps can result in an exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. A) True B) False
A) True
All waste, including sharps, from a spill can be placed in the red biohazard bag. A) True B) False
B) False
Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, or manipulating contact lenses is ALLOWED in the area where there is a potential for exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. A) True B) False
B) False
Exposure routes for Bloodborne Pathogens include injection, absorption, and ingestion, NOT inhalation. A) True B) False
B) False
Human cell-lines and tissues from experimental animals infected with bioagents (e.g., HIV) are NOT considered other potentially infectious material? A) True B) False
B) False
Refrigerators, freezers, and incubators used for storing Bloodborne Pathogens do NOT need to be labeled with biohazard signs. A) True B) False
B) False
Rubbing alcohol is an appropriate disinfectant solution to use on a surface that's overtly contaminated with blood. A) True B) False
B) False
There is a vaccine for Hepatitis C. A) True B) False
B) False
Washing hands with soap and water for approximately 5 seconds is the proper hand hygiene procedure. A) True B) False
B) False
You can pick up broken glass or sharps, contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials, by hand if examination gloves are worn. A) True B) False
B) False
The following are examples of bloodborne pathogens except __________. A) HIV B) Hepatitis B C) Tuberculosis D) Hepatitis C E) All of the above
C) Tuberculosis
Each lab or clinic must have a written ______, which includes policies, procedures, and practices to minimize or eliminate exposures. A) Emergency Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens B) Infection Control Plan C) Internal Communication Document D) Exposure Control Plan
D) Exposure Control Plan
Sharps can be _____________. A) syringes with or without the attached needle B) scalpel blades C) pasteur pipettes D) suture needles E) All of the above
E) All of the above
