Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz

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HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV) are bloodborne pathogens of special concern to healthcare workers.

TrueFalse

2. There is a vaccine to prevent HCV.
TrueFalse

3. If you are exposed to infected blood, you will become infected yourself.
TrueFalse

4. Dried HBV can survive on environmental surfaces for extended times.
TrueFalse

5. The hospital's Exposure Control Plan explains what procedures to follow if there is an exposure incident.
TrueFalse

6. Wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is optional for my job.
TrueFalse

7. Nearly one third of all sharps injuries occur during disposal.
TrueFalse

8. PPE does not include scrubs.
TrueFalse

9. It is OK to reuse disposable gloves.
TrueFalse

10. Reporting a blood exposure can wait until the Infection Preventionist is available.
TrueFalse

11. Fluorescent orange labels, red bags, and red containers are indications that the contents may contain blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).
TrueFalse