Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Precautions Quiz
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Which agency created the list of standard precautions?
CDC (centers for disease control and prevention)
All body fluids must be considered ________________, and all patients are possible ______________________ infection.
infectious, carriers of
For which patients should standard precautions be used?
for all patients regardless of their illness
What is the best way to avoid spreading pathogens?
washing your hands
When should healthcare workers wash their hands?
1) before and after procedures 2) after removing gloves 3) between patient care 4) after contact with infectious materials
Why is it important for healthcare workers to wear personal protective equipment?
shield you from pathogens (risk of coming into contact with infectious materials)
Name examples of sharps
1) needles 2) surgical blades 3) syringes 4) razors
How is a sharp disposed of?
in a biohazard sharps container
What should a healthcare worker do with a soaked piece of gauze?
biohazard waste container
What should a healthcare worker do with blood soaked bed sheets?
place in biohazard linen bag
what should be done after a spill is wiped up with a cloth?
disinfect the area with a bleach cleaner (check material data sheet first)
When should gowns be worn?
when it is likely to be in contact with blood or infectious material
After use, where should a healthcare worker put a disposable gown?
biohazardous waste container
After use, where should a healthcare worker put a non-disposable gown?
biohazardous linen bags where they are sent off to be cleaned and disinfected
The same gown should _______ be worn for more than one patient
NOT
The outside of a used gown is considered _________________
contaminated
When should masks and eyewear be worn?
anytime splashes of blood or any bodily fluid may come into contact with you
List the order in which the four kinds of personal protective equipment should be donned.
1) gown 2) mask 3) eyewear 4) gloves
Are masks reusable?
NO
Is eyewear reusable?
YES
The stings of the elastic bands of masks and eyewear are considered ________________
clean
When should gloves be worn?
before starting a procedure
How long can a single pair of gloves be used?
change every patient, or if it get punctured in between
When should hands be washed when you will be wearing gloves?
before you put the gloves on and after you dispose of it
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