Select only, "all the true statements" listed below. fluids
Sharing needles can spread Human Techniques for testing patients for blood borne
Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus. pathogens - ANSWERS - The requirements of
Blood-borne pathogens are only found in blood. the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus or Protective measures to minimize the risk of exposure
Hepatitis B can result from a single exposure. The hazards associated with blood, body tissue and
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B fluids
Virus can only be spread if there are symptoms. -
ANSWERS - Sharing needles can spread
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B
Virus. You should never share equipment with anyone who
Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus or might be infected with a blood-borne disease.
Hepatitis B can result from a single exposure. T/F - ANSWERS - False
How often should Exposure Control Plans be Select the statement from those listed which is true.
reviewed and updated? - ANSWERS - annually Hepatitis B Virus is fatal in most instances
The precautions against Hepatitis B Virus are
different from human immunodeficiency virus
Hepatitis B Virus is not spread by people who do not
Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the _______. - have symptoms
ANSWERS - liver Hepatitis B Virus can cause serious symptoms -
ANSWERS - Hepatitis B Virus can cause
serious symptoms
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is
caused by which virus? -do no use abbreviation- -
ANSWERS - human immunodeficiency virus All persons infected with a blood-borne pathogen will
begin showing symptoms soon after infection.
T/F - ANSWERS - False
Contaminated clothing should be:
Left in designated laundry container or receptacle
Put in normal trash What actions can you take at work to help keep
Used only after having been taken home and washed yourself safe from blood-borne pathogens?
by the employee c - Follow universal precautions any time you might
Reused after a quick rinse - ANSWERS - Left in be exposed to a blood-borne pathogen
designated laundry container or receptacle a - Attend annual training on blood-borne pathogens
a, b, & c
b - Use appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE)
From the statement listed, select only, those a&c- ANSWERS - a, b, & c
statements that define the training that must be given
to employees who are covered by the OSHA Blood-
borne Pathogens Standard.
The requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Although exposures to blood-borne pathogens are
Pathogens Standard rare, one incident has the potential to cause a life
Protective measures to minimize the risk of exposure threatening disease.
The hazards associated with blood, body tissue and True
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, Blood Borne Pathogens Test with Answers Graded A+
False - ANSWERS - True True
False - ANSWERS - False
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is the
deterioration of what system in the body? - For the Hepatitis B vaccine to prevent infection, it
ANSWERS - Immune System must always be given before a person is exposed to
the Hepatitis B virus.
True
False - ANSWERS - False
Hepatitis B Virus vaccination is mandatory regardless
of your daily job responsibilities.
True
False - ANSWERS - False Select only, all the steps below that are important
when cleaning up blood or body fluids that may
contain blood.
Remove as much of the spill as possible.
Which job categories listed is considered to have the Follow contact time recommendations for the chosen
highest risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens? disinfectant.
Physician Disinfect using a fresh bleach solution or other
Accountant disinfectant.
Teacher Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to
Courier - ANSWERS - Physician protect yourself. - ANSWERS - Remove as
much of the spill as possible.
Follow contact time recommendations for the chosen
disinfectant.
There are no reported cases in which HIV was Disinfect using a fresh bleach solution or other
transmitted by saliva, tears or perspiration. disinfectant.
True Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to
False - ANSWERS - True protect yourself.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B can Which phrase best completes the following
only be transmitted through sexual contact and statement? "The primary rule of the Universal
intravenous drug use. Precautions is that blood and certain body fluids of
True ________________ are considered potentially
infectious for Human Immunodeficiency Virus,
False - ANSWERS - False
Hepatitis B Virus, , and other blood-borne
pathogens." - ANSWERS - All patients
If a co-worker has an injury that causes bleeding, you
should ........ - ANSWERS - immediately contact
Blood is the only bodily fluid that can carry
the proper personnel.
pathogens.
True
False - ANSWERS - True
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Human
Immunodeficiency Virus are the same. (Links to an
external site.)
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