Bloodborne pathogens, Handwashing, Chain of Infection

What should you place in a red bag with the words “Biohazardous Waste” on the front of the bag?

• Soiled bed linens

• Patient’s clothes that are stained with blood

• A soiled, dripping dressing from a wound

• A wet disposable baby diaper

Standard precautions include:

• Treat all victims as if their body fluids were infected

• Always wear gloves if blood may be present

• Do not touch your mouth, nose, or eyes when giving first aid

• All of the above

How long does Hep B/ HBV live outside of the body?

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 3-4 hours

• 7 hours

How long does HIV live outside of the body?

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 3-4 hours

• 7 hours

How is Hepatitis C most commonly spread?

• semen

• saliva

• touch

• needle sharing

All pathogens are:

• animal like

• disease producing

• destroyed by antibiotics

• Transmitted by insects

Albert has a yeast infection under his arm. It should be treated with a/an:

• Antifungal cream.

• antibiotic cream

• Vaccination

• hot compress

All of the following are ways Hepatitis B can be spread EXCEPT:

• Semen

• casual contact

• Needlesticks

• infected mother to baby

A patient has an infection and is on airborne precautions. If the patient must be transported to physical therapy, what should the patient wear?

• mask

• goggles

• gloves

• gown

When should health care workers wear gloves?

• When there is a chance of contact with blood and body fluids.

• When entering the room of a patient who is HIV positive.

• when he/she has a cold

• When caring for any patient with an upper respiratory tract infection