OSHA bloodborne pathogens 2023 test questions and answers

three main viruses HBV, HCV, HIV How often does an employee complete bloodborne pathogen training? Annually Purpose of BBP standard? minimalize or eliminate occupational exposure to pathogens found in human blood who is covered by BBP standard? all employees who have occupational exposure to blood occupational exposure reasonably anticipated contact with blood or OPIM that may result from employee's performance The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) may remain infectious on contaminated objects or surfaces for up to _______. 7 days 2. What is the primary organ Hepatitis B damages over time? liver 3. Persons newly infected with Hepatitis C are usually _____. asymptomatic 4. Which of the three primary bloodborne pathogens is the most contagious, with 33% of those exposed becoming infected? HBV 5. HIV is not spread by _______. saliva, social kissing, or hand shaking 1. Trent is an employee for a local ambulance company. As part of his job he is routinely exposed to blood and other bodily fluids. Which of the following could potentially transmit a bloodborne pathogen to Trent? blood splashing in eyes 2. Common body fluids which can transmit pathogens include _______. blood, cerebral spinal fluid, vaginal secretions, semen 3. Some body fluids have NO documented risk of transmitting pathogens, including _______. sweat, saliva, urine and feces 4. Bloodborne pathogens are commonly transmitted through _______. puncture wounds t/f 5. It is essential that cleanup and decontamination of contaminated objects and surfaces be performed as soon as possible. t 1. An exposure control plan must _______. be unique to each location or job site, define employees covered, and provide procedures for investigating and evaluating an exposure 2. The purpose of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP) is to _______. establish procedures to eliminate or minimalize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens 3. The following is a component of an Exposure Control Plan (ECP. PPE t/f 4. Employees must have access to their employer's exposure control plan (ECP). t 5. When must an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) be reviewed and updated? annually or when procedures are altered 6. OSHA expects employers to have a plan in place in the event an employee does have an occupational exposure. t 7. After the post-exposure evaluation is completed, the employee must be provided a copy of the health care professional's written opinion within _____ days after the evaluation is completed. 15 8. An employee or their authorized representative may request a copy of the employee's exposure and medical records. t 9. Employers are required to provide the HBV vaccination to employees at no cost within 30 days of initial assignment. f, 10 1. Sarah has just been assigned new job responsibilities after receiving a promotion at work. Where should Sarah look to determine if her new responsibilities create an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens? ECP 2. How often must employers review job classifications to ensure proper procedures and training are established? annualy 3. Occupations with a likely chance of occupational exposure include _______. first aid, housekeeping, emt 4. An employer must review every job classification and make a determination of the potential occupational exposure for that position. t 5. Failure of an employer to properly identify potential occupational exposure can result in warnings or fines issued by OSHA. t 1. The recommended infection-control concept called "Universal Precautions" advocates everyone's blood and body fluids be considered _______. potentially infectious