HAZWOPER 40: Lesson 20 Quiz Questions With All
Correct Answers
Many needlesticks and other cuts can be prevented by: correct answer -
Using safer techniques like self-sheathing needles instead of recapping
needles with both hands
(blank) vaccine has been available since 1982. correct answer -Hepatitis B
Post exposure treatment is (blank) recommended for all occupational
exposures to HIV. correct answer -
In September 1986, OSHA was petitioned by whom to develop an emergency
temporary standard to protect employees from occupational exposure to
bloodborne diseases? correct answer -Various unions representing
healthcare employees
Following the body fluid exposure, the risk of infection can vary with factors
such as: correct answer -The type of exposure
The provisions of the Standard were based on the agency's determination that
a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective
equipment, training, medical surveillance, hepatitis B vaccination, signs and
labels, and other requirements would: correct answer -Minimize the risk
of disease transmission
If the source individual cannot be identified or tested, decisions regarding
follow-up should be based on: correct answer -The exposure risk and
whether the source is likely to be infected with a bloodborne pathogen
Workers who have occupational exposure to blood and OPIM are at risk from
bloodborne pathogens, including: correct answer -Hepatitis B virus (HBV),
hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Post exposure treatment is not recommended for all occupational exposures
to HIV because: correct answer -
Correct Answers
Many needlesticks and other cuts can be prevented by: correct answer -
Using safer techniques like self-sheathing needles instead of recapping
needles with both hands
(blank) vaccine has been available since 1982. correct answer -Hepatitis B
Post exposure treatment is (blank) recommended for all occupational
exposures to HIV. correct answer -
In September 1986, OSHA was petitioned by whom to develop an emergency
temporary standard to protect employees from occupational exposure to
bloodborne diseases? correct answer -Various unions representing
healthcare employees
Following the body fluid exposure, the risk of infection can vary with factors
such as: correct answer -The type of exposure
The provisions of the Standard were based on the agency's determination that
a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective
equipment, training, medical surveillance, hepatitis B vaccination, signs and
labels, and other requirements would: correct answer -Minimize the risk
of disease transmission
If the source individual cannot be identified or tested, decisions regarding
follow-up should be based on: correct answer -The exposure risk and
whether the source is likely to be infected with a bloodborne pathogen
Workers who have occupational exposure to blood and OPIM are at risk from
bloodborne pathogens, including: correct answer -Hepatitis B virus (HBV),
hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Post exposure treatment is not recommended for all occupational exposures
to HIV because: correct answer -
