Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Hepatitis C (HCV) is a virus that infects the ___________.

liver

Key provisions of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard include which of the following? (Select all that apply)

Proper biohazard labeling, signage and color coding (correct)

Using only disposable equipment

Identification and usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) (correct)

Regular employee training

When an exposure incident to blood or other potentially infectious materials does occur, which step should be implemented immediately? (Select all that apply)

Contact the supervisor (correct)

Wash exposed skin with a non-abrasive soap and water (correct)

Use a bleach solution to clean the area of the spill (correct)

Obtain the infected person's medical history (correct)

Which of the following are considered bloodborne pathogens? (Select all that apply)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Signup and view all the answers

Hepatitis B (HBV) has which of the following symptoms? (Select all that apply)

Fatigue Signup and view all the answers

During a code, you are placing a femoral central line. Which of the following interventions is appropriate in this situation? (Select all that apply)

Place sharps in the sharps collection chamber in the central line kit immediately after use. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should you avoid when in an area of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens? (Select all that apply)

Drinking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered best practice for the prevention of sharps injuries during suturing?

Remove the needle from the suture before tying. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions are considered good practice in the work environment to reduce sharps exposures? (Select all that apply)

Know where sharps collection containers are before using sharps Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are forms of Engineering Control? (Select all that apply)

Needles that are self-sheathing Signup and view all the answers

A patient on which type of transmission-based precautions requires a negative pressure room?

Airborne Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the phase of infection that individuals who remain infected with Hepatitis B and become carriers are classified?

Chronic Signup and view all the answers

The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standard applies to which of the following exposures? (Select all that apply)

Needlestick while drawing blood on confused patient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is recommended practice when suturing? (Select all that apply)

Remove the needle before suturing Signup and view all the answers

About _____ of individuals infected by acute Hepatitis C can spontaneously clear the infection after the first phase.

20 - 30% Signup and view all the answers

When transporting a patient on Airborne Precautions from their hospital room to radiology, which action is appropriate?

Have the patient wear a surgical mask during the transport. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms would you expect to see in a patient diagnosed with HIV? (Select all that apply)

Sore throat Signup and view all the answers

Bloodborne pathogens are found in which of the following? (Select all that apply)

Fluids containing human blood Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hepatitis C (HCV)

HCV is a virus that primarily infects the liver.

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Key provisions include: identification and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper biohazard labeling, signage, and color coding.

Exposure Incidents

Immediate response to exposure: wash exposed skin with non-abrasive soap and water, contact supervisor, obtain medical history of the infected individual, use bleach solution for cleanup.