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What Is Not A Common Transmission Route For Bloodborne Pathogens

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QUESTION 1

Bloodborne pathogens can be which of the following types of microorganisms?

ANSWER

Viral, bacterial, or fungal

QUESTION 2

Which of the following is NOT a common transmission route for bloodborne pathogens?

ANSWER

Skin absorption

QUESTION 3

Which of the following is least likely to contain bloodborne pathogens?

ANSWER

Urine

QUESTION 4

Why are the eyes, nose, and mouth common transmission routes for bloodborne pathogens?

ANSWER

They are all examples of mucous membranes

QUESTION 5

Which of the following most accurately describes the 2 main sources of bloodborne pathogens?

ANSWER

Blood and potentially infectious material (OPIM)

QUESTION 6

What is the minimum level of personal protective equipment (PPE) you need to wear to protect against a potential bloodborne pathogen exposure?

ANSWER

Disposable vinyl and nitrile gloves

QUESTION 7

What is the proper technique to use when removing an item of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

ANSWER

Turn the item inside out as you remove it (to contain any contaminants)

QUESTION 8

Where should you dispose of needles and other sharp instruments when you are done using them?

ANSWER

Puncture-resistant sharps container

QUESTION 9

What is an important guideline to remember when you are responding to an emergency that may involve bloodborne pathogens?

ANSWER

Protect yourself first, and then treat the victim

QUESTION 10

What is the approach to infection control in which all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if they are known to be infectious?

ANSWER

Universal precautions

QUESTION 11

To whom should you immediately report a potential bloodborne pathogen exposure?

ANSWER

Your employer

QUESTION 12

What is the first thing you should do if you think an area of your body may have been exposed to bloodborne pathogens?

ANSWER

Flood the exposed area with water

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