Fresenius Exam questions with correct answers

What bleach solution must all surfaces be cleaned with? - Ans 1:100 What bleach solution is used to disinfect large blood spills? - Ans 1:10 What is aseptic technique? - Ans A set of practices and procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions with the goal of minimizing contamination by pathogens. List three blood borne pathogens that may be found in a dialysis unit? - Ans Hep B, Hep C & HIV What is an exposure incident? - Ans A blood/body fluid splash or spray occurring to the eyes, nose or mouth or to non-intact skin. A contaminated sharps injury is also considered an exposure incident. What steps should you take during an exposure incident? - Ans 1. Wash/rinse the area 2. Report incident to the clinical manager or charge nurse (if CM not present) 3. Seek medical treatment w/in 1-2 hrs (exposure tx and counseling) 4.OSHA documentation and workman's comp documentation as applies Why are Hep B patients dialyzed in isolation rooms? - Ans -Hep B is extremely contagious