Bloodborne Pathogens Test Review 1/2

Which one of the following would be considered an exposure incident?

• Collecting a clean-catch urine specimen from a patient

• Changing a patient's soiled linens

• Sticking your hand with a suture needle while stitching a wound

• Brushing a patient's teeth

James has just finished a procedure with a patient. What should he do with the disposable gown he is wearing?

• Throw it in a trash can

• Hang it in the gowns closet

• Continue wearing it until it gets dirty or wet

• Dispose of it in a biohazardous waste container

What type of personal protective equipment should you wear when helping a patient who has been shot in the thigh?

• Gloves and a gown

• Gloves

• Gloves, mask, eyewear and a gown

• Mask, eyewear and a gown

Which of the following is NOT true about cleaning?

• Read the safety data sheet on any chemicals you are using

• Wipe spills immediately, but wait several hours to disinfect the surface

• Wear personal protective equipment when cleaning

• Use a 1:10 bleach solution to disinfect contaminated surfaces

HIV and Hepatitis are transmitted through what modes?

• Insects and blood

• Casual and sexual contact

• Blood and sexual contact

• Contaminated food and water

Which health care employees are eligible for free Hepatitis B vaccination?

• Those who have had an exposure incident in the past

• Those at risk of exposure to blood or bodily fluid

• Those who have already been vaccinated against Hepatitis B

• Those who started employment within the last 30 days

Which of the following can result in a false-negative HIV test result?

• Testing before seroconversion occurs

• Using a blood test instead of a test using oral fluids

• Taking a confidential test

• Drinking lots of water before taking a test

What is the purpose of a sharps injury log?

• To describe the process a facility uses to evaluate medical devices

• To record the lab results for employees involved in an exposure incident

• To list employees who do not have a good record of safety

• To record details of all exposure incidents that involve a sharp

When should hands be washed when you will be wearing personal protective equipment?

• After removing equipment

• Before donning and after removing equipment

• Every five minutes or when the gloves are making your hand sweat

• Before donning equipment

In what document does a facility describe the measures being taken to reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens at the facility?

• Medical Record

• Exposure Control Plan

• Sharps Injury Log

• Needlestick Safety and Prevention Booklet