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ANSWER KEY
Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Exposure
1. Bloodborne Pathogens are…
A. A-Dangerous germs that live everywhere
B. B-Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans
C. C-Harmless germs
D. D-Bacteria that live everywhere in the body that can cause severe sickness
2. How can HIV, HBV, and HCV be spread?
a. A-Casual contact, such as shaking hands or hugging
b. B-Though saliva not contaminated with blood
c. C-By getting infected blood on your normal intact skin
d. D-By getting infected blood into a mucus membrane
3. What is the primary way HIV and HBV are spread?
a. A-Sexual Contact
b. B-Providing First Aid care
c. C-Cleaning up a blood spill
d. D-Needle sticks
4. Standard Precaution means to …..
a. A-Be concerned with only blood as possibly infectious
b. B-Wear gloves for people who look sick
c. C-Treat all body fluids as potentially infectious
d. D-Wear goggles and a gown to treat all people
5. Each workplace must have an ______ in writing, which describes infection control practices.
a. A-Emergency Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens
b. B-Infection Control Plan
c. C-Internal Communication Document
d. D-Exposure Control Plan
6. What does OSHA stand for?
A-Occupational Sales and Office Hazards Administration.
B-Oxford Safety and Humanities Administration.
C-Occupation Safety and Health Administration.
D-Occupational Super Health Agency.
