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Bloodborne Pathogens Test
Quiz - Orientation Bloodborne Pathogens
1. Define Bloodborne pathogens
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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.
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Hepatitis B and HIV
Salmonella and Hepatitis C
HIV and Hepatitis C
SARS Coronavirus and Hepatitis B
3. Many people show no apparent symptoms for years after infection with the HIV virus.
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True
False
4. Many believe that those who contract the HIV virus will ultimately develop AIDS.
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True
False
5. It is estimated that 1 out of every 500 healthy Americans is a carrier of the Hepatitis B virus.
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True
False
6. A carrier of the Hepatitis B virus poses no threat of transmitting bloodborne pathogens.
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True
False
7. Initial symptopms of Hepatitis B infection resemble those of a mild flu like illness and may go undiagnosed.
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True
False
8. There is no medical cure for Hepatitis B
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True
False
9. Recombivax BH is a vaccine proven effective against Hepatitis B.
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True
False
10. Recombivax HB is free of human blood products.
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True
False
11. Two doses of Recombivax HB is needed to achieve maximum protection.
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True
False
12. Recombivax HB is 85-95% effective.
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True
False
13. The only time you can receive Recombivax HB vaccine is during your first 10 days of employment.
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True
False
14. You must consider all consumers potentially infectious.
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True
False
15. Universal precautions are only for consumers who are sick or those who are Hepatitis B carriers.
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True
False
16. Latex gloves provide a better barrier against infection than vinyl gloves.
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True
False
17. You can wash & reuse disposable gloves if anti-bacterial soap is used.
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True
False
18. You should change disposable gloves every hour.
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True
False
19. If your hands are chapped, or if you have broken skin, wear a double pair of gloves for protection.
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True
False
20. In health care settings, bloodborne diseases most often enter the body through:
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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?
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Do nothing
Put on a new pair
Wash your hands
None of the above
22. Where do you dispose of your used gloves?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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