Bloodborne Pathogens and Workplace Safety Quiz

Test your knowledge on bloodborne pathogen safety with these workplace quiz questions. Learn prevention, transmission, and response methods.

#1

Which of the following is an example of a bloodborne pathogen?

Influenza virus
Hepatitis B virus
Salmonella bacteria
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
#2

What is the primary mode of transmission for bloodborne pathogens in the workplace?

Airborne transmission
Contact with infected blood or body fluids
Ingestion of contaminated food or water
Vector-borne transmission
#3

What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of bloodborne pathogen safety?

Personal Protection Equipment
Professional Protective Environment
Public Preventive Enclosure
Preventive Procedure Equipment
#4

What is the first step in responding to a bloodborne pathogen exposure incident?

Notify the healthcare provider
Wash the exposed area with soap and water
Apply antiseptic to the wound
Fill out an incident report
#5

What is the recommended duration for washing hands when dealing with bloodborne pathogens?

At least 5 seconds
At least 10 seconds
At least 20 seconds
At least 30 seconds
#6

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of bloodborne pathogen exposure?

Fever
Joint pain
Rash
Nausea
#7

Which of the following is an effective method for preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Washing hands with soap and water
Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Proper disposal of sharps
All of the above
#8

Which of the following bloodborne pathogens can lead to chronic infection?

HIV
Hepatitis A
Ebola virus
Norovirus
#9

What does the term 'universal precautions' refer to in the context of bloodborne pathogen safety?

Precautions taken only when working with HIV-positive individuals
Precautions to be taken when handling blood and certain body fluids, regardless of whether the person is known to have an infection
Precautions applicable only to healthcare settings
Precautions taken only during outbreaks of bloodborne diseases
#10

Which of the following is a common route of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Ingestion
Inhalation
Contact with broken skin
All of the above
#11

What is the recommended action in the event of a bloodborne pathogen exposure?

Panic and rush to the nearest hospital
Ignore it and continue working
Notify the supervisor and seek medical attention
Wait for symptoms to appear before taking action
#12

Which of the following is an example of engineering controls for bloodborne pathogen safety?

Using sharps containers
Wearing gloves
Washing hands frequently
Hepatitis B vaccination
#13

Which of the following is NOT a method for cleaning up blood spills?

Using absorbent materials to soak up the spill
Wearing appropriate PPE such as gloves and goggles
Using a broom and dustpan to sweep the spill
Disinfecting the area with an appropriate solution
#14

What is the incubation period for Hepatitis B virus?

1-2 days
1-2 weeks
1-2 months
1-2 years
#15

Which of the following is an example of a non-intact skin condition that may increase the risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission?

Eczema
Calluses
Psoriasis
Bruises

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