Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Response Sequence
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Bloodborne diseases are most commonly spread through mother-to-child transmission, unprotected sex, and:
Sharing drug needles
Which of the following describes proper use of PPE to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Wear gloves when drawing blood.
If you are exposed to a bloodborne pathogen while at work, your employer must offer you post-exposure evaluation and follow-up. Which of the following statements correctly describes what will happen during this post-exposure follow-up?
Your employer will identify and document the source patient if allowed by law.
Bloodborne diseases can be spread in the healthcare setting. This is most likely to happen if a healthcare worker:
Has a needle-stick injury
Which of the following is an engineering control used to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Safety needles
Which of the following is a work practice control used to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Use of alcohol rubs for routine hand hygiene
Which of the following is a VIOLATION of a work practice control used to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
A healthcare worker applies makeup in a lab where blood samples are tested.
If you are exposed to a patient's blood, it is important to follow the acronym:
WIN
If you are exposed to a patient's blood, you should IMMEDIATELY:
Wash the exposed area with soap and water
Which of the following is an important bloodborne pathogen?
Human immunodeficiency virus
Which of the following best describes a safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the healthcare setting?
Use Standard Precautions in the care of all patients.
Listed below are some of the tasks of a healthcare worker. Choose the task that puts the worker at greatest risk for exposure to a bloodborne disease.
Drawing blood
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