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Bloodborne Pathogens Test

Quiz - Orientation Bloodborne Pathogens

1. Define Bloodborne pathogens*
- Disease causing microorganisms found on contaminated items.
- Disease causing microorganisms that is not found in human blood and/or components.
- Disease causing microorganisms found in human blood and/or components.
- None of these.
2. While there are a number of bloodborne pathogens, those caused by the _______ virus and the _______ virus pose the greatest threat to health care workers.*
- Salmonella and Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis B and HIV
- HIV and Hepatitis C
- SARS Coronavirus and Hepatitis B
3. Many people show no apparent symptoms for years after infection with the HIV virus.*
- True
- False
4. Many believe that those who contract the HIV virus will ultimately develop AIDS.*
- True
- False
5. It is estimated that 1 out of every 500 healthy Americans is a carrier of the Hepatitis B virus.*
- True
- False
6. A carrier of the Hepatitis B virus poses no threat of transmitting bloodborne pathogens.*
- True
- False
7. Initial symptopms of Hepatitis B infection resemble those of a mild flu like illness and may go undiagnosed.*
- True
- False
8. There is no medical cure for Hepatitis B*
- True
- False
9. Recombivax BH is a vaccine proven effective against Hepatitis B.*
- True
- False
10. Recombivax HB is free of human blood products.*
- True
- False
11. Two doses of Recombivax HB is needed to achieve maximum protection.*
- True
- False
12. Recombivax HB is 85-95% effective.*
- True
- False
13. The only time you can receive Recombivax HB vaccine is during your first 10 days of employment.*
- True
- False
14. You must consider all consumers potentially infectious.*
- True
- False
15. Universal precautions are only for consumers who are sick or those who are Hepatitis B carriers.*
- True
- False
16. Latex gloves provide a better barrier against infection than vinyl gloves.*
- True
- False
17. You can wash & reuse disposable gloves if anti-bacterial soap is used.*
- True
- False
18. You should change disposable gloves every hour.*
- True
- False
19. If your hands are chapped, or if you have broken skin, wear a double pair of gloves for protection.*
- True
- False
20. In health care settings, bloodborne diseases most often enter the body through:*
- Direct contact and droplets
- Broken skin and mucous membranes
- Contaminated food and water
- All of the above
21. What do you do immediately after disposing of your gloves?*
- Do nothing
- Put on a new pair
- Wash your hands
- None of the above
22. Where do you dispose of your used gloves?*
- The closest trash bin
- Designated bio-hazard container
- In your pocket
- All of the above
23. John has a cold, he is sneezing and coughing. You need to assist him with tooth brushing. You know his gums bleed easily. What personal protective equipment would you wear?*
- Surgical cap and gloves
- Gown and shoe covers
- Splash mask and gloves
- Lab coat and splash mask
24. How would you dispose of a Band-Aid, which has blood on it?*
- Designated bio-hazard container
- Closes trash bin
- In your pocket
- All of the above
25. What do you do with laundry that has been contaiminated with blood?*
- Dispose of soiled laundry
- Put in designated laundry bag
- Wash and rinse with bleach
- All of the above
26. One of your customers has a nosebleed and you apply first aid without wearing gloves. You stop the noste bleed but your hands get blood on them. The skin on your hands is cracked and chapped. The consumer is a Hepatitis B carrier. What two things do you immediately do?*
- Change your clothes and call infection control
- Wash your hands immediately and report to manager/supervisor
- Wash your hands immediately and change your clothes
- Report to manager/supervisor and file an exposure report
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