1.
Please list any additional questions or concerns you have regarding the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
2.
HIV and HBV may be present in body fluids other than blood.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
True. HBV and HIV and other pathogens may be present in body fluids such as saliva, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, and any other body fluids visibly contaminated with blood.
3.
The following are considered sharps:
Correct Answer(s)
A. Needles
C. Broken glass
D. Dental wire
Explanation
Sharps include needles, scalpels, broken glass, exposed ends of dental wires and anything that can pierce, puncture or cut your skin.
4.
Universal precautions means treating the blood or body fluids of anyone aged 18 to 65 as if they were known to be infected with HIV, HBV, or other bloodborne pathogens.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
False. Universal precautions is an approach to infection control to treat ALL human blood and certain human body fluids as if they were known to be infectious for HIV, HBV and other bloodborne pathogens.
5.
Which of the following practices is 100% effective in reduces risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Correct Answer
E. None of the above
Explanation
Alone, none of these approaches is 100% effective. They must be used together.
6.
When recapping needles is allowed, it is important to use two hands.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
False. When recapping is required by a medical procedure, it should be done with a one-handed technique (passive recapping) or with a mechanical recapping device.
7.
What should you do every time you remove your gloves?
Correct Answer
B. Wash your hands with soap and running water
Explanation
Wash your hands immediately after removing gloves or other protective equipment.
8.
Once blood gets on your hands, it's too late to take any preventive measures.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
False. Wash your hands with soap and water or flush mucous membranes with water as soon as possible following contact with blood or other infectious materials.
9.
You can store food next to blood under the following conditions.
Correct Answer
D. None of the above
Explanation
Do not store food and drink in freezers, refrigerators, shelves, cabinets, countertops, and benchtops where blood or other potentially infectious materials are present.
10.
The type of protective equipment appropriate for a given task depends on the degree of exposure you anticipate.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
True.
11.
If utility gloves are damaged, you should patch any holes before reusing.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
False. Do not use utility gloves when they show signs of cracking, peeling, tearing, puncturing or deteriorating. Utility gloves may be decontaminated for reuse if their integrity is not compromised.
12.
Who is responsible for good housekeeping?
Correct Answer
C. Everyone
Explanation
Good housekeeping protects every healthcare worker—and it is every worker’s responsibility.
13.
Contaminated laundry should be rinsed and placed in appropriate bags or containers where it is used.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
False. Handle contaminated laundry as little as possible and with minimal agitation. Place soiled laundry in labeled or color-coded leak-proof bags or containers without sorting or rinsing.
14.
The Hepatitis B Vaccination is encouraged unless documentation exists that you have previously received the series; antibody testing reveals that you are immune; and/or medical evaluation shows that the vaccination is contraindicated.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is true because the Hepatitis B Vaccination is generally recommended unless there is evidence that the person has already received the complete series of vaccinations, or if antibody testing confirms that the person is already immune to Hepatitis B. Additionally, if a medical evaluation determines that the vaccination is contraindicated for any reason, it would not be recommended. Therefore, unless any of these conditions are met, the Hepatitis B Vaccination is encouraged.
15.
If you are exposed, you should report the incident to your supervisor within what amount of time?
Correct Answer
C. Immediately
Explanation
Should an exposure incident occur, contact Maria Hansen immediately.