Does Urine Feces And Saliva Always Carry Bloodborne Pathogens
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The Chain of Infection. Please match the correct word to the correct definition or complete the sentence with the correct term.
A source that allows the pathogen to survive and multiply. Reservoir Allows the pathogen to enter the host. Entrance A mode of ________________ from the source to the host. Transmission Host that does not have an immunity to the virus or bacteria. Suseptible
Hand washing is not an effective way to prevent infection.
False
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), must be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee.
True
Modes of Transmission. Please match the correct mode of transmission to the correct definition.
Droplets or small particles contain infectious agents that remain effective over time and distance in the air. Airborne transmission Transfer of an infectious agent through a contaminated object or person. Indirect contact Infected blood is introduced directly into your body through a piercing wound like maybe a needle-stick or some type of sharp jagged glass that has blood on it Parenteral exposure This occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one infected person directly into another person. Direct Contact
Engineering controls are devices such as self sheathing needles and sharps containers to block or eliminate the sharp risk.
True
Which of the following are considered bloodborne pathogens?
All of the above
Tuberculosis can be transferred by airborne transmission.
True
Urine, feces, and saliva always carry bloodborne pathogens.
False
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that there is no known risk from exposure to intact skin.
True
A Bloodborne Pathogen is a microorganism (such as a virus) that is present in human blood and can cause disease in humans.
True
An Infectious Disease is a disease that enters into the body through various routes, that is caused by microorganisms.
True
Standard precautions includes the use of hand washing and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever exposure to patients' body fluids is anticipated. Which of the following are considered PPE?
All of the above Mask Gown Gloves
All offices must have a Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
True
Standard Precautions means treating all blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes as if they could carry bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
True
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