Bloodborne Pathogens

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Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz on Bloodborne Pathogens, created by Patrick Smith on 28/06/2018.
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Quiz by Patrick Smith, updated more than 1 year ago
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Question 1

Question
Which of the steps below are important when cleaning up blood or body fluids that may contain blood?
Answer
  • Follow Contact time recommendations (instructions) for the chosen disinfectant
  • Disinfect using a fresh bleach solution or other disinfectant
  • Remove as much of the spill as possible
  • Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment like Gloves) to protect yourself
  • All of the above

Question 2

Question
If you have been exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials at work, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer
  • Wash or Flush the affected body part
  • Report the exposure to a supervisor
  • Document what happened
  • Find out if the person who’s fluids you came in contact with is HIV positive

Question 3

Question
The BEST Place to dispose of contaminated sharp objects (such as needles) that have come in contact with contaminated blood would be:
Answer
  • Place them in a puncture resistant container and throw them away
  • Put them in an appropriate SHARPS container (if available)
  • Throw them in the trash with the other garbage
  • Put them in a red bag in the Trash

Question 4

Question
Transmission of bloodborne pathogens in the workplace is most likely to occur due to:
Answer
  • Accidental puncture – a sharp, contaminated object punctures your skin
  • Broken skin – infected blood or body fluids come into contact with your already broken or damaged skin
  • Body openings - infected material comes into contact with your eyes, nose or mouth
  • ALL of The above
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