Bloodborne diseases

Infectious diseases are caused by _________ in the body.

• pathogens

• decomposers

Which is NOT one way that pathogens spread?

• droplets in the air

• food

• through animals

• water

• through email

Which best distinguishes an infectious disease from a noninfectious disease?

• Infectious diseases can be cured with antibiotics; noninfectious diseases cannot.
• Infectious diseases can be prevented with vaccines; noninfectious diseases cannot.
• Infectious diseases can be spread from one organism to another; noninfectious diseases cannot.
• Infectious diseases cannot be transmitted from one organism to another; noninfectious diseases can.

Blood-borne pathogens may enter your system through:

• skin abrasions
• open cuts
• mucous membranes
• all of the above

If you are exposed to potentially infectious materials (PIM) while working, you may request a vaccine for which blood-borne disease?

• syphillis
• HIV
• HBV
• Influenza

 When discussing the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, what are the main diseases of concern?

•  HIV, HBV, HCV
• PVC, HAV, HDV
• CDC, PCP, HEV
• HIV, HEV, BVD

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is:

• a. A virus that does not currently have a cure, but can be controlled with medication

• b. A bacterial illness that can be treated with antibiotics

• c. The virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

• Both a and c

 If you wear gloves while handling PIMs(possible infectious material), it is not necessary to wash your hands afterwards.

• true
• false

Which is a symptom of Hepatitis B and C?

• Jaundice
• Fatigue
• Abdominal pain
• All of the above

You have just removed your gloves after cleaning up some blood. What should you immediately do next?

• continue working
• hand hygiene with alcohol based rub
• hand hygiene with antimicrobial soap and water
• hand hygiene with warm water