Healthstream exam with Complete
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Which of the following is an example of an engineering control to limit exposure to bloodborne
pathogens? Correct Ans-Safety needles
If you are exposed to a patient's blood or OPIM, immediately _____________. Correct Ans-
wash the exposed area
In the general public, bloodborne diseases are most commonly spread through mother-to-child
transmission, unprotected sex, and ________________. Correct Ans-Sharing drug needles
Your employer must offer (at no cost to you) a vaccine against ___________ if your job
_____________. Correct Ans-hepatitis B; puts you at risk for exposure to bloodborne
pathogens
Which of the following best describes a safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens in
any healthcare setting? Correct Ans-Use Standard Precautions in the care of all patients.
As a preceptor, you are observing a new nurse's injection practices. Which action is the only safe
injection practice? Correct Ans-Never administering medications from the same syringe to
more than one patient, even if the needle is changed
Solutions
Which of the following is an example of an engineering control to limit exposure to bloodborne
pathogens? Correct Ans-Safety needles
If you are exposed to a patient's blood or OPIM, immediately _____________. Correct Ans-
wash the exposed area
In the general public, bloodborne diseases are most commonly spread through mother-to-child
transmission, unprotected sex, and ________________. Correct Ans-Sharing drug needles
Your employer must offer (at no cost to you) a vaccine against ___________ if your job
_____________. Correct Ans-hepatitis B; puts you at risk for exposure to bloodborne
pathogens
Which of the following best describes a safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens in
any healthcare setting? Correct Ans-Use Standard Precautions in the care of all patients.
As a preceptor, you are observing a new nurse's injection practices. Which action is the only safe
injection practice? Correct Ans-Never administering medications from the same syringe to
more than one patient, even if the needle is changed
