Bloodborne Pathogens Unit #3 Review

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What are Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)?

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What are the three bloodborne pathogens mentioned in the introduction?

• HIV

• Hepatitis B Virus

• Hepatitis C Virus

• Influenza

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What does MRSA stand for?

• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

• Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus

• Methicillin-resistant Streptococcus aureus

• Methicillin-sensitive Streptococcus aureus

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What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?

• Use alcohol wipes to clean surfaces
• Use personal protective equipment
• Wash your hands

• Avoid contact with ill patients

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Single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics;

Harmful and non harmful 

• Pathogen

• Bacteria

• Paracite

• Virus

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What does OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard prescribe to protect workers against health hazards?

• Safeguards from exposure to blood

• Training on safety protocols

• Regular health check-ups

• Use of personal protective equipment

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What type of hazard control doesn't remove or limit the hazard?

• Personal protective equipment
• Elimination controls
• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls

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Who is covered by the OSHA standard?

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What are the Standard Precautions designed to reduce?

• Risk of transmission of microorganisms

• Patient satisfaction

• Cost of healthcare

• Length of hospital stay

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What do Universal Precautions provide protection from?

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Mucous membranes

• Non Intact skin

• Any body fluids containing blood

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What are the main differences between Universal Precautions and Standard Precautions as outlined in the table?

• The Organization

• The Audience

• The Health Hazard(s)

• Precautions are Recommended or Required

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How does bloodborne pathogen exposure occur for a Healthcare Provider (most common way) ?

• Needlestick

• Cuts from contaminated sharps

• Contact with mucous membranes

• Broken skin with contaminated blood

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What are the key components that an employer must include in the Exposure Control Plan?

• Use engineering and work practice controls

• Provide training

• Provide hepatitis B vaccinations

• Use signs and labels

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What are the employer requirements regarding the Exposure Control Plan?

• A written plan exists at each facility

• Plan must be reviewed each year

• Plan is accessible to all employees

• Limited access to some employees

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What are the three controls for controlling the spread of infection?

• Engineering

• Work Practice

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Economic

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What are the primary methods used to control the transmission of HBV and HIV?

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Engineering Controls

• Vaccination

• Work Practice Controls

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What are some examples of Engineering Controls that reduce employee exposure to BBP's?

• Sharps disposal containers

• Self-sheathing needles

• Safer medical devices

• All of the above

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What is the purpose of self-sheathing needles?

• To draw medication

• To prevent needle stick injuries

• To administer vaccines

• To store medication

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What is a Needleless System?

• A device that uses needles

• A device that offers less exposure to needles

• A device for collecting blood

• A device for administering medication

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What is the purpose of a safety syringe?

• To withdraw body fluids

• To administer medications

• To reduce exposure risk

• All of the above

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What are the examples of work practice controls pictured or mentioned on the above slide?

• Wash hands after removing gloves

• Do not bend or break sharps

• No food or smoking in work areas

• All of the above

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What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• Worn or Used as a Barrier to protect against infectious materials

• Worn to enhance comfort during work

• Barrier to improve work efficiency

• Reduces costs for employers

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What are the key components of an Exposure Control Plan?

• Procedures/Housekeeping Schedule

• Primary Exposure Controls

• HBV vaccination

• What to do in case of exposure

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What factors must be considered when developing a written schedule for cleaning and decontamination at the work site?

• Location within the facility

• Type of surface to be cleaned

• Type of soil present

• Tasks or procedures being performed

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At what times must equipment and surfaces be disinfected?

• After completion of any procedures

• When surfaces have been noticeably contaminated

• At the end of the work shift

• All of the above

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What should be used to clean all surfaces according to the daily cleaning procedures?

• EPA Registered germicidal

• 10% bleach in water

• EPA Registered germicidal or a 10% bleach in water solution

• None of the above

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What are the requirements for handling regulated waste?

• Must be placed in open containers

• Must be placed in closeable, leak-proof container(s) sealed and labeled with biohazard symbol/sign or in Red bag/bins

• Can be stored in any type of container

• Does not need to be labeled

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What are the required warning labels for containers of regulated waste?

• Biohazard symbol on bins

• Refrigerators containing blood

• Other containers for blood transport

• Red bags instead of labels