Precautions" is an approach to infection control that is designed to reduce risk of transmission of microorganisms in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Which of these statements best describes the intent of Standard Precautions? - answer- All blood, tissue, body fluids, secretions, and excretions should be considered potentially infectious and health care workers should use appropriate PPE and safe work practices when in direct contact with patients or any specimen types.
Which organ is the primary target of the hepatitis B virus? - answer- Liver
Which of the following statements about hepatitis C virus (HCV) is true? - answer- There is no vaccination against infection with HCV.
A small spill of blood has occurred that involves broken glass. Which of these procedures should be followed to clean it up? - answer- Put on all required PPE including utility gloves, and use forceps, tongs, or a brush and dustpan to pick up and discard the broken glass. Follow your facility's procedure for decontamination and clean-up of the spill.
Which of the following items must be labeled with a biohazard label or be colored red or orange to indicate it is a biohazard? - answer- A container that is used for disposal of contaminated needles.
In which situation is it appropriate to use an alcohol-based hand rub to perform hand hygiene? - answer- Between patient contacts, as long as hands are not visibly dirtyOSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS FOR HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL (MEDIA LAB)"STANDARD OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS FOR HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL (MEDIA LAB)
Which organ is the primary target of the hepatitis B virus? - answer- Liver
Which of the following statements about hepatitis C virus (HCV) is true? - answer- There is no vaccination against infection with HCV.
A small spill of blood has occurred that involves broken glass. Which of these procedures should be followed to clean it up? - answer- Put on all required PPE including utility gloves, and use forceps, tongs, or a brush and dustpan to pick up and discard the broken glass. Follow your facility's procedure for decontamination and clean-up of the spill.
Which of the following items must be labeled with a biohazard label or be colored red or orange to indicate it is a biohazard? - answer- A container that is used for disposal of contaminated needles.
In which situation is it appropriate to use an alcohol-based hand rub to perform hand hygiene? - answer- Between patient contacts, as long as hands are not visibly dirtyOSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS FOR HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL (MEDIA LAB)"STANDARD OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS FOR HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL (MEDIA LAB)
