Bloodborne Pathogens Practice Test
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Who needs BBP training according to OSHA?
Healthcare workers, daycare workers, and tattoo artist
HIV, HBV, HCV are spread by?
Bodily fluids
How does an infected person spread HIV, HBV, HCV, to other people?
Sexual contact, illegal drug use, needle sticks
As a healthcare worker what would you do if you have an open sore while treating a patient?
Keep it covered with a bandage
What does HIV do to the body?
Attacks the body ability to protect itself against disease and it causes AIDS
What is the primary way HIV is spread?
Sexual contact
What are some signs and symptoms of HBV
Jaundice, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine
What is the most common skin disease and why?
MRSA. Because we normally have staph on our bodies
HCV and HBV affects which organ?
Liver
What does the jaundice mean?
Yellow
Which virus has a vaccination?
Hepatitis B
HCV is spread primarily how?
Illegal drug injection, tattoos
List steps for proper glove removal.
Dermis, epidermis
What are the layers of the skin?
Controls that reduce the likelihood of exposure by altering the manner in which you do a task
Describe work practice controls.
Eliminate- eliminate the hazardous task if possible Substitute- substitute the task with a safer method if possible
One way to protect against BBP's is control hazards. List the different aspects of this practice.
A solution of 1 part household bleach to 9 parts water (10:1 solution)
CDC recommends what to disinfect and clean body fluids?
Gloves, removal visible contaminate, spray disinfect and let stand for several minutes then wipe, dry area
What is the procedure for disinfecting?
Controls that isolate or remove bloodborne pathogen hazard from workplace
What are engineering controls?
Wear gloves and personal protective equipment, follow all universal precautions and workplace regulations
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