Bloodborne Pathogens and Safety Quiz

Test your understanding of bloodborne pathogens with these 19 quiz questions covering transmission, precautions, and safety standards.

#1

Which of the following is considered a bloodborne pathogen?

E. coli
Hepatitis B
Influenza
Staphylococcus aureus
#2

What is the primary mode of transmission for bloodborne pathogens?

Airborne transmission
Direct contact
Ingestion
Vector-borne transmission
#3

Which of the following body fluids is considered capable of transmitting bloodborne pathogens?

Saliva
Sweat
Urine
Seminal fluid
#4

What is the recommended action if you experience a needlestick injury?

Keep it to yourself and continue working
Wash the affected area with soap and water
Seek immediate medical attention
Ignore it unless there's visible bleeding
#5

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Hepatitis B infection?

Fever
Jaundice
Rash
Abdominal pain
#6

What is the most common route of transmission for Hepatitis C virus?

Blood transfusion
Sexual contact
Sharing needles
Airborne droplets
#7

Which of the following bloodborne pathogens can cause chronic infection and potentially lead to liver cirrhosis or cancer?

HIV
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Influenza virus
#8

Which of the following is NOT a recommended precaution to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
Proper hand hygiene
Avoiding needlestick injuries
Ignoring minor cuts and abrasions
#9

What is the correct procedure for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials?

Wipe it with a dry cloth
Use a disinfectant registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Rinse it with water only
Spray it with perfume
#10

Which bloodborne pathogen poses a risk to healthcare workers due to its ability to survive outside the body for extended periods?

HIV
Hepatitis A
Ebola virus
Hepatitis B
#11

What is the incubation period for Hepatitis B virus after exposure?

1-2 days
2-4 weeks
1-2 months
6-12 months
#12

Which of the following actions is NOT recommended when handling blood or other potentially infectious materials?

Wearing gloves
Using bare hands
Using a biohazard bag
Properly disposing of sharps
#13

What is the primary goal of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (BBP Standard)?

To prevent transmission of bloodborne diseases
To regulate blood donation
To promote blood transfusion
To improve blood pressure monitoring
#14

Which of the following is NOT a component of Standard Precautions?

Hand hygiene
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Engineering controls
Sharps safety
#15

Which of the following diseases is caused by a bloodborne pathogen?

Tuberculosis
Malaria
Hepatitis C
Dengue fever
#16

Which of the following is a recommended vaccination for healthcare workers to prevent Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis A vaccine
Diphtheria vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Mumps vaccine
#17

Which of the following is NOT a method of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Inhalation
Ingestion
Direct contact
Indirect contact
#18

Which of the following bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, but also through other bodily fluids like semen and vaginal secretions?

Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Human T-lymphotropic virus
West Nile virus
#19

Which of the following diseases is NOT commonly transmitted through bloodborne pathogens?

Hepatitis C
Malaria
HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis B

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