Bloodborne Pathogen Safety and Universal Precautions Quiz

Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen.

Direct contact with blood or bodily fluids is the primary route of transmission for bloodborne pathogens.

Staphylococcus aureus is NOT a bloodborne pathogen.

Washing the area with soap and water immediately is the recommended action if you come into contact with blood or bodily fluids.

All of the listed options are symptoms of a bloodborne pathogen infection.

The recommended duration for handwashing to effectively remove bloodborne pathogens is 20 seconds.

A needlestick injury is an example of a non-intact skin exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

The recommended action if you accidentally prick yourself with a used needle is to wash the area with soap and water, then report the incident immediately.

Contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids is the primary mode of transmission for HIV, a bloodborne pathogen.

OPIM stands for Other Potentially Infectious Materials in the context of bloodborne pathogen safety.

Disinfecting surfaces with soap and water is NOT considered a universal precaution.

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment in the context of bloodborne pathogen safety.

A scalpel is an example of sharps.

Universal precautions refer to precautions that apply to all patients, regardless of their infection status, in the context of bloodborne pathogen safety.

Implementing needlestick protocols is an example of administrative controls for bloodborne pathogen safety.

Exposure control is the term used for the process of eliminating or reducing the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Hepatitis B virus can cause chronic liver infection.

Decontamination is the term for the process of rendering a contaminated item safe for handling, storage, or disposal.

Hepatitis C virus can lead to chronic infection in most cases.

The purpose of a needle safety device is to prevent accidental needlesticks and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Immediately washing the exposed area with soap and water is a recommended action in the event of a bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Using sharps containers is an example of engineering controls for bloodborne pathogen safety.

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) provides guidelines and recommendations for bloodborne pathogen safety.

Recapping needles after use is NOT a recommended action for preventing bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Washing contaminated laundry with regular laundry is NOT a recommended practice for handling contaminated laundry.