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What is the primary reason for the department to provide employees with safety procedures and communicable disease information?
What is the primary reason for the department to provide employees with safety procedures and communicable disease information?
- To minimize potential exposure to airborne pathogens
- To ensure availability of proper protective equipment
- To increase understanding of exposure control plans
- To protect the health of its employees (correct)
Which of the following is considered an airborne pathogen?
Which of the following is considered an airborne pathogen?
- Pathogens transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids
- Pathogens carried by breathing infectious droplets (correct)
- Pathogens isolated using engineering controls
- Pathogens transmitted through the air via direct contact
What is the role of an Exposure Control Officer?
What is the role of an Exposure Control Officer?
- To define engineering controls
- To remove bloodborne pathogen hazards from the workplace
- To act as a liaison between the department and medical facilities (correct)
- To provide employees with protective equipment
Which statement best describes engineering controls?
Which statement best describes engineering controls?
Why is it important for law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to take precautionary measures?
Why is it important for law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to take precautionary measures?
Which of the following is a responsibility of law enforcement and emergency medical personnel according to the text?
Which of the following is a responsibility of law enforcement and emergency medical personnel according to the text?
What is defined as bloodborne pathogens in the text?
What is defined as bloodborne pathogens in the text?
Who is qualified to act as an Exposure Control Officer according to the text?
Who is qualified to act as an Exposure Control Officer according to the text?
According to Universal Precautions, what is the appropriate way to treat ALL human blood and body fluids?
According to Universal Precautions, what is the appropriate way to treat ALL human blood and body fluids?
Where can replacement Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be obtained from?
Where can replacement Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be obtained from?
What is an example of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?
What is an example of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?
In the context of universal precautions in a law enforcement setting, what does 'controlling exposure' refer to?
In the context of universal precautions in a law enforcement setting, what does 'controlling exposure' refer to?
What action should be taken with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) after use?
What action should be taken with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) after use?
What specific precaution is highlighted for preventing accidental skin punctures during searches?
What specific precaution is highlighted for preventing accidental skin punctures during searches?
Which item is mentioned as being available in the biohazard supply cabinet for use in extreme occupational exposure incidents?
Which item is mentioned as being available in the biohazard supply cabinet for use in extreme occupational exposure incidents?
What is the first immediate action for an exposed member according to the text?
What is the first immediate action for an exposed member according to the text?
If an exposure results in mucus membrane splashes, what is the recommended action?
If an exposure results in mucus membrane splashes, what is the recommended action?
Who supervises the Post Exposure Network according to the text?
Who supervises the Post Exposure Network according to the text?
What should an exposed member do regarding medical care and follow-up as per the text?
What should an exposed member do regarding medical care and follow-up as per the text?
When should the exposed member or supervisor contact the Exposure Hotline?
When should the exposed member or supervisor contact the Exposure Hotline?
What is the recommended action for eyes if exposed according to the text?
What is the recommended action for eyes if exposed according to the text?
What entity provides access to medical care and follow-up for occupational injuries according to the text?
What entity provides access to medical care and follow-up for occupational injuries according to the text?
'Do not put lenses in until thoroughly cleaned' refers to what type of lenses according to the text?
'Do not put lenses in until thoroughly cleaned' refers to what type of lenses according to the text?
What precaution should members take when handling hypodermic needles and syringes?
What precaution should members take when handling hypodermic needles and syringes?
Where should members dispose of full sharps containers?
Where should members dispose of full sharps containers?
What should members do if injured by a hypodermic needle?
What should members do if injured by a hypodermic needle?
What is the correct procedure for disposing of hypodermic needles considered evidentiary?
What is the correct procedure for disposing of hypodermic needles considered evidentiary?
Where are department-issued sharps containers typically placed for disposal?
Where are department-issued sharps containers typically placed for disposal?
What is the correct location to obtain a new sharps container after disposing of a full one?
What is the correct location to obtain a new sharps container after disposing of a full one?
What action should members avoid when handling hypodermic needles?
What action should members avoid when handling hypodermic needles?
Why should members photograph the injury and hypodermic needle if injured?
Why should members photograph the injury and hypodermic needle if injured?
Who can seek a court order for a person who is the source of a significant exposure to submit to screening?
Who can seek a court order for a person who is the source of a significant exposure to submit to screening?
What constitutes probable cause for a court to issue an order for testing the source of a significant exposure?
What constitutes probable cause for a court to issue an order for testing the source of a significant exposure?
Who is responsible for sending court motions to have the offending subject tested or release test results?
Who is responsible for sending court motions to have the offending subject tested or release test results?
Which individual can attempt to get the source patient to complete a 'Release of Medical Information' affidavit?
Which individual can attempt to get the source patient to complete a 'Release of Medical Information' affidavit?
Under what circumstance may the exposed member be required to attend court proceedings?
Under what circumstance may the exposed member be required to attend court proceedings?
Who can recommend blood draw or compel a source through a warrant if there is a significant exposure?
Who can recommend blood draw or compel a source through a warrant if there is a significant exposure?
What does Florida Statute 384.287 allow for in case of significant exposure?
What does Florida Statute 384.287 allow for in case of significant exposure?
What action can a member take if there is significant exposure according to Florida Statute 384.287?
What action can a member take if there is significant exposure according to Florida Statute 384.287?
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