HealthStream: Blood borne Pathogens – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers

HealthStream: Blood borne Pathogens – UPDATED Questions with
100% Verified Answers
HealthStream: Blood borne Pathogens



Study Questions and Answers

Q1 Bloodborne diseases are most commonly spread through mother-to-child transmission, unprotected sex,
and:

A Sharing drug needles


Q2 Which of the following describes proper use of PPE to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne
pathogens?

A Wear gloves when drawing blood.


Q3 If you are exposed to a bloodborne pathogen while at work, your employer must offer you post-exposure
evaluation and follow-up. Which of the following statements correctly describes what will happen during
this post-exposure follow- up?

A Your employer will identify and document the source patient if allowed by law.


Q4 Bloodborne diseases can be spread in the healthcare setting. This is most likely to happen if a healthcare
worker:

A Has a needle-stick injury


Q5 Which of the following is an engineering control used to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne
pathogens?

A Safety needles


Q6 Which of the following is a work practice control used to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne
pathogens?

A Use of alcohol rubs for routine hand hygiene


Q7 Which of the following is a VIOLATION of a work practice control used to safeguard against exposure to
bloodborne pathogens?

A A healthcare worker applies makeup in a lab where blood samples are tested.


Q8 If you are exposed to a patient's blood, it is important to follow the acronym:

A WIN



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