Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz For Employees!
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1910. 1030 mandates training for employees regarding the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in order to reduce the occupational transmission of infections caused by microorganisms. This quiz has been developed to test your knowledge and the training is mandatory for all employees. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
- 1.OSHA stands for:
- A.
Oceanic Storm and Hurricane Act
- B.
Ocular Systemic and Helicopter Act
- C.
Occupational Safety and Health Act
- D.
Obligatory Safety and Health Act
- 2.How often is OSHA training mandated?
- A.
Monthly
- B.
Bi-monthly and yearly
- C.
Upon being hired and annually
- D.
Weekly and twice a year
- 3.The following are all symptoms of HIV/AIDS EXCEPT:
- A.
Fever
- B.
Weight loss
- C.
Night sweats
- D.
Excessive hair growth in the armpit area
- 4.HBV and HCV are both infections of the:
- A.
Lungs
- B.
Lymphatic system
- C.
Intestines
- D.
Liver
- 5.There is a three shot vaccine series to protect against HBV.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.As an employee of the school system, your chances of contracting HCV are much greater than contracting HBV or HIV.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.HCV can be treated in some people with:
- A.
Alka Seltzer
- B.
Mylanta
- C.
Antiviral drugs
- D.
M&M’s
- 8.Feces, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, sputum, sweat, tears and saliva are only included in the standard if they are visibly contaminated with blood.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.You are considered to be exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens if blood or other potentially infectious materials come in contact with:
- A.
Dresses, scarves, coats and pants
- B.
Gloves
- C.
Mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, or nose or if a contaminated sharp object punctures the skin
- D.
Bed sheets
- 10.You can become infected through casual contact such as hugging, kissing on the cheek, sneezing, coughing or drinking from a water fountain.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.All of the following are ways to protect yourself from exposure EXCEPT:
- A.
Follow the instructions in the Exposure Control Manual
- B.
Treating everyone as if they are infected
- C.
Always use a barrier mouthpiece when performing CPR
- D.
Never get the Hepatitis B vaccine series
- 12.You can use a plastic grocery bag to create a barrier between your skin and a person’s bleeding injury.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.The first thing that you must do when you have been exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens is:
- A.
Call your husband/wife
- B.
Call your doctor
- C.
Immediately wash the exposed area with warm soap and water or flush mucous membranes and eyes with large amounts of water
- D.
Contact your supervisor
- 14.The risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens in a school division is relatively low.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Most people with HIV/AIDS:
- A.
Have numerous symptoms and die quickly
- B.
Must be hospitalized
- C.
Have no symptoms and feel well
- D.
Must wear a mask and gown when they are in public
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