Basic Bloodborne Pathogens Trivia Questions

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A basic bloodborne pathogen and infection control quiz.

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1.

Any disease that can be spread from person to person is considered to be:
- A.
  
  Pathogen
- B.
  
  Communicable disease
- C.
  
  Virulence
- D.
  
  Host
2.

______________ is the strength or ability of a pathogen to produce disease.
- A.
  
  Infection
- B.
  
  Pathogen
- C.
  
  Virulence
- D.
  
  Communicable
3.

Which of the following statements about hepatitis B and C is FALSE?
- A.
  
  They are caused by two different viruses.
- B.
  
  There is a vaccine to protect you from acquiring hepatitis C.
- C.
  
  Both hepatitis B and C can lead to long-term liver disease and/or liver cancer.
- D.
  
  With hepatitis C, 75% of persons infected do not know that they are infected
4.

Occupational exposure to blood or OPIM puts you at a risk for:
- A.
  
  HIV,HBV,HCV
- B.
  
  Diabetes
- C.
  
  Heart Disease
- D.
  
  Osteoporosis
5.

Both blood and OPIM may contain:
- A.
  
  Cyanide
- B.
  
  Bloodborne pathogens
- C.
  
  Styrene
- D.
  
  Vinyl chloride
6.

What is the first step following an exposure incident?
- A.
  
  Medical evaluation
- B.
  
  First aid
- C.
  
  Notifying your supervisor
- D.
  
  Making a medical appointment when convenient
7.

Assume that blood and other body fluids from all persons are:
- A.
  
  Safe when dry
- B.
  
  Potentially infectious
- C.
  
  Safe until proven otherwise
- D.
  
  Not a source of infection
8.

An example of an engineering control is:
- A.
  
  Needleless systems
- B.
  
  Contaminated sharps
- C.
  
  Disposable gloves
- D.
  
  Handwashing
9.

Every workplace that has employees at risk for occupational exposure to blood or OPIM must have:
- A.
  
  A list of infectious control products
- B.
  
  A written emergency action plan.
- C.
  
  A written exposure control plan
- D.
  
  A hazardous materials response team
10.

When using soap and water to wash your hands, you should rub your hands and fingers together vigorously for at least _________ seconds.
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  60
11.

To "observe universal precautions" means to:
- A.
  
  Purchase insurance
- B.
  
  Protect yourself from blood and OPIM
- C.
  
  Produce immunity with a vaccine
- D.
  
  Avoid harm or danger during travel
12.

The critical components to assure your health and well-being following an exposure incident are
- A.
  
  Gloves,masks and gowns
- B.
  
  Immediate first aid, confidential, medical evaluation, and follow-up
- C.
  
  Proper protective equipment, signs and labels, and engineering controls
- D.
  
  Careful handling of contaminated laundryand hand hygiene
13.

All PPE clothing and equipment should be:
- A.
  
  Mismatched
- B.
  
  Available in one size
- C.
  
  Washed in soap and water
- D.
  
  Properly fitted, comfortable and clean
14.

The Hepatitis B vaccine prevents:
- A.
  
  Hepatitis B
- B.
  
  Hepatitis C
- C.
  
  HIV
- D.
  
  Needlesticks
15.

Containers used to store,transport,or ship blood or OPIM must be marked with a biohazardsymbol or placed in a:
- A.
  
  Black bag
- B.
  
  Red bag
- C.
  
  Orange bag
- D.
  
  Clear bag
16.

To ensure that the disinfectant used is effective,equipment and surfaces that are "grosslycontaminated" should be cleaned up first with:
- A.
  
  Alcohol
- B.
  
  Diluted household bleach
- C.
  
  A soap and water solution
- D.
  
  Registered antimicrobal products
17.

Hepatitis A is contracted by:
- A.
  
  Blood
- B.
  
  OPIM
- C.
  
  Food
- D.
  
  Other body fluid
18.

The HIV virus attacks and destroys certain white blood cells called T4 lymphocytes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

HIV can be transmitted by swimming pools and hot tubs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

The HIV virus is easily killed by drying and by most commonly used disinfectants
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False