#1
Which of the following is a common bloodborne pathogen in healthcare settings?
Hepatitis B
Influenza
Common cold virus
Streptococcus bacteria
#2
What is the primary mode of transmission of bloodborne pathogens?
Airborne transmission
Direct contact with infected blood or bodily fluids
Ingestion of contaminated food
Vector-borne transmission
#3
Which of the following is NOT considered a bloodborne pathogen?
Hepatitis C
Herpes simplex virus
Staphylococcus aureus
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
#4
What is the term used to describe a sharp object that can puncture the skin and potentially transmit bloodborne pathogens?
Biowaste
Hazardous waste
Sharps
Contaminated materials
#5
Which of the following is a common symptom of hepatitis B infection?
Jaundice
Rash
Nausea
Headache
#6
What is the term for a healthcare worker accidentally being exposed to blood or bodily fluids in the workplace?
Bloodborne incident
Needlestick injury
Bodily fluid exposure
Workplace hazard
#7
Which of the following precautions is NOT recommended for preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Avoiding the use of safety needles and sharps
Properly disposing of contaminated materials
Washing hands frequently with soap and water
#8
Which bloodborne pathogen poses the greatest risk of transmission in healthcare settings?
Hepatitis C
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Hepatitis A
Ebola virus
#9
Which of the following is an example of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Surgical mask
Gloves
Hairnet
All of the above
#10
What is the term for the process of destroying or eliminating all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial endospores?
Sterilization
Disinfection
Sanitization
Antisepsis
#11
Which of the following is an effective method for cleaning spills of blood or bodily fluids?
Using a dry cloth to wipe the spill
Using bleach solution and appropriate PPE
Leaving the spill for environmental services to clean
Ignoring the spill unless it is large
#12
What is the most common route of transmission for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in healthcare settings?
Respiratory droplets
Ingestion of contaminated food
Blood-to-blood contact
Contact with infected skin
#13
What is the recommended action following a potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Continue working as usual
Notify supervisor and seek medical evaluation
Ignore the incident unless symptoms develop
Dispose of contaminated materials and continue working
#14
Which organization provides guidelines and standards for bloodborne pathogen safety in healthcare settings?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#15
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Wearing gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids
Using needleless systems when possible
Reusing needles and syringes
Properly disposing of needles in sharps containers
#16
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action after potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Wash the affected area with soap and water
Apply antiseptic to the affected area
Report the incident to the supervisor
Keep the incident confidential and avoid reporting
#17
Which of the following actions is recommended for proper disposal of contaminated sharps?
Recycling in designated bins
Placing in regular trash bags
Placing in puncture-resistant containers
Disposing of in biohazard bags