Universal Precautions Pre-test

1. Never pick up broken glass, which may be contaminated, with your hands. Use tongs or a brush and dust pan.

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False

2. Every time you remove your gloves, you must wash your hands with soap and running water as soon as you possibly can.

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False

3. Choose your protective equipment according to the task you are going to perform.

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False

4. Standard precautions mean treating all blood and body fluid as potentially infected.

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False

5. If you don't have access to running water, use an antiseptic hand cleaner.

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False

6. Mucous membranes are a potential route of entry into the body for blood borne pathogens.

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False

7. Make sure to store your food and drinks close to you when working with blood so you don't have to leave the room.

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False

8. You are covered by the standard only if you are a surgical doctor or nurse.

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False

9. HBV dies as soon as it leaves the body and comes in contact with air.

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False

10. Use single use disposable gloves often as possible before disposing of them.

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False