Blood-Borne Pathogen Safety Quiz

Hepatitis B virus is a blood-borne pathogen.

Direct contact with an infected person is the primary mode of transmission for blood-borne pathogens.

Wearing gloves and other protective equipment is a common preventive measure for avoiding blood-borne pathogen exposure.

Used needles and sharps contaminated with blood-borne pathogens should be placed in a puncture-resistant container for proper disposal.

The recommended first aid measure for accidental exposure to blood-borne pathogens is to wash the affected area with soap and water.

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment in the context of blood-borne pathogen safety.

The incubation period for Hepatitis B, the blood-borne pathogen, is 2-4 weeks.

Hepatitis B can cause chronic liver disease and is preventable with vaccination.

OSHA provides guidelines and standards for blood-borne pathogen safety in healthcare settings.

Hepatitis C can be transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles, and from mother to child during childbirth.

The purpose of the HBV vaccination is the prevention of Hepatitis B in the context of blood-borne pathogen safety.

HIV is primarily transmitted through contact with infected blood and body fluids but does not survive well outside the body.