Blood Borne Pathogens

Blood Borne Pathogen means ?

• It is carried through contaminated blood

• The disease itself is carried through contaminated blood

• You can catch it through any any bodily fluid

• You can only catch it through spilled blood

Aids is caused by which virus ?

• HBC

• HBV

• HCV

• HIV

Personal protective equipment is an important line of defense against exposure to blood borne pathogens

• False

• True

• If it is OSHA approved

• Only in certain areas

Hepatitis B and C can attack which organ ?

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

• Kidneys

Why is it important to know about blood born pathogens in the construction world ?

• It's just good to know about these things

• Any broken skin or body opening where blood can enter could be potentially dangerous

• People almost always get cut at work

• Blood is dangerous

What is a viral infection that can destroy the immune system by attacking white blood cells?

• HIV

• HBV

• HCV

• MRSA

Select below all that are considered OSHA guidelines you should follow

• Use Chlorine bleach for cleaning uniforms

• Have a proper container for sharps

• Clean and cover all closed wounds

• Double gloving

• Clean wounds with 1:10 ratio of bleach & water

Org. that developed guidelines to protect the provider & patient against bloodborne pathogens is called?

• CDC

• WHO

• OSHA

• NWO

What are microorganisms found in human blood/bodily fluids that can potentionally cause disease?

• Airborne Pathogens

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Nonpathogens

• Germs

There is currently no vaccinations available for Hepatitis B

• True

• False