Bloodborne Pathogens May Enter Your System Through

A laboratory worker exposed to potentially infectious materials on the job may request a vaccine for which blood borne disease? 1) HIB 2) Syphilis 3) Hepatitis B 4) Brucellosis

Which of the following materials could contain blood borne pathogens? 1) Blood saliva 2) Semen 3) Vaginal secretions 4) All of these

If gloves were worn when cleaning up an accident site, washing the hands afterward is not necessary. True or False

Blood borne pathogens may enter the system through 1) Open cuts 2) Skin abrasions 3) Mucous membranes 4) All of these

All body fluids should be treated as infectious and direct skin contact with them should be avoided. True or False

Eating drinking and smoking should never take place in the laboratory or other areas where potential exposure to blood borne pathogens exists. True or False

What should be done first after and exposure incident? 1) File exposure report 2) Wash the exposed area 3) Find out if the patient is infected 4) Consult a physician

Waste that is dripping blood must be placed in container that color coded or clearly labeled "biohazard." True or False

How can puncture wounds be avoided? 1) Discard used dipsoable needles in the appropriate container 2) Do not recap used needles (use safety activated needles) 3) Practice using safety devices before using near patients 4) All of these

What is the proper placement order when multiple PPEs are needed for the protection of the healthcare worker? 1) Face mask, gloves, and gown 2) Gown, face mask, and gloves 3) Gown, gloves, and face mask 4) Face mask, gown, and gloves 5) Gloves, gown, and face mask

Employers are required by law to supply __________ at no charge to their employees. 1) Scrubs 2) Study shoes 3) Lab coats 4) Personal protective equipment 5) Insurance

What is OSHA's estimate of approximately how many needlestick injuries occur each year? 1) 100,000 2) 300,000 3) 500,000 4) 700,000 5) 800,000

Which of the following is included in the guidelines for Standard Precautions? 1) Transfer blood from one collection device to another with the use of a mouth pipette. 2) Wear the same gloves from patient to patient as you collect specimens for testing. 3) Avoid wearing gloves when working with needles. 4) Wear eye protection and face masks when there is a risk that droplets or spray may come in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. 5) If a work surface becomes contaminated, disinfect it once a week.

When testing specimens that may be contaminated with blood-borne or other pathogens, which of the following would apply? 1) Use a mouth pipette to draw specimens. 2) Avoid working when you have cuts, lesions, or sores on your hands. 3) Rock the stopper back and forth to transfer a blood specimen from one collection tube to another container. 4) Place the tube stopper directly on the work counter without covering it. 5) Work on an open counter when completing procedures that are likely to generate splashes of contaminated material.

Which of the following is an appropriate solution for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood, blood products, or body fluids? 1) 10% bleach 2) Hot water and soap 3) 20% isopropyl alcohol 4) Iodine 5) 20% ammonia