Emergency Response Procedures Questions
and Answers
Which of the following is not required by the employer following an exposure incident to human blood
or OPIM? - ✅✅An annual medical physical
Which of the following is true regarding an exposure to human blood or OPIM for an individual who has
not received the hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination? - ✅✅Workers who have not received the HBV
vaccination can be provided with hepatitis B immune globulin and start the HBV vaccine series in the
immediate aftermath of an exposure incident to human materials.
Which is the best step to follow in the immediate aftermath of an occupational exposure incident to the
eyes, nose, or mouth involving human blood or OPIM? - ✅✅Immediately wash the exposed area with
soap and water (or use an eye wash for 15 minutes). Then seek medical follow-up at the designated
emergency healthcare location.
Which of the following is the best example of an appropriate response to a spill of human material
involving broken glass or other sharps? - ✅✅When responding to spills of human blood or OPIM that
also involve broken glass or other sharps, a set of tongs or another device must be used to collect
contaminated sharps. This eliminates the potential of exposure from direct collection by hand.
- ✅✅
and Answers
Which of the following is not required by the employer following an exposure incident to human blood
or OPIM? - ✅✅An annual medical physical
Which of the following is true regarding an exposure to human blood or OPIM for an individual who has
not received the hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination? - ✅✅Workers who have not received the HBV
vaccination can be provided with hepatitis B immune globulin and start the HBV vaccine series in the
immediate aftermath of an exposure incident to human materials.
Which is the best step to follow in the immediate aftermath of an occupational exposure incident to the
eyes, nose, or mouth involving human blood or OPIM? - ✅✅Immediately wash the exposed area with
soap and water (or use an eye wash for 15 minutes). Then seek medical follow-up at the designated
emergency healthcare location.
Which of the following is the best example of an appropriate response to a spill of human material
involving broken glass or other sharps? - ✅✅When responding to spills of human blood or OPIM that
also involve broken glass or other sharps, a set of tongs or another device must be used to collect
contaminated sharps. This eliminates the potential of exposure from direct collection by hand.
- ✅✅
