Blood Borne Pathogens

First & Last Name *
1You are covered by the standard only if you are a surgical doctor or nurse. *
- True
- False
2HIV and Hepatitis B are the only bloodborne threats you face. *
- True
- False
3Mucous membranes are a potential route of entry into the body for blood borne pathogens. *
- True
- False
4Any medical instrument can be considered a sharp. *
- True
- False
5Hepatitis B dies as soon as it leaves the body and comes in contact with the air. *
- True
- False
6If you do not want to have an Exposure Control Plan, you do not need to have one. *
- True
- False
7Universal precautions means treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious. *
- True
- False
8There are five major tactics for protection against bloodborne pathogens. *
- True
- False
9You should bend all or your needles before putting them in a sharps container. *
- True
- False
10Every time you remove your gloves, you must wash your hands with soap and water as soon as you possibly can. *
- True
- False
11If you do not have access to running water, use an antiseptic towelette or antiseptic hand cleanser. *
- True
- False
12Make sure to store your food and drink close to you when working with blood so you don't have to leave the room. *
- True
- False
13Choose your protective equipment according to the task you are going to perform. *
- True
- False
14Try to avoid giving unprotected mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. *
- True
- False
15Use single-use disposable gloves as often as possible before disposing of them. *
- True
- False
16There is a safe procedure for glove removal that should be followed at all times. *
- True
- False
17Never pick up broken glass which may be contaminated with your hands. Use tongs or a brush and dust pan. *
- True
- False
18Place all sharps in yellow and purple containers to assure proper disposal. *
- True
- False
19You should sign the Hepatitis B declination form if you do not want to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine at the time it is offered. *
- True
- False
20If you are exposed and know where the blood came from, dont bother reporting it. *
- True
- False