Bloodborne Pathogens
Test
1. The word pathogen can be defined as:
a. All microorganisms
b. All disease-causing microorganisms
c. All insects
d. All microscopic particles
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a biohazard?
a. Noise
b. Hepatitis B
c. HIV
d. E. coli
3. What are the two main pathogens the bloodborne pathogens standard is designed to protect against?
a. Hepatitis B and HIV
b. Cheilitis and Salomellae
c. E. coli and hookworm
d. E. coli and Hepatitis B
4. When is it necessary to comply with the bloodborne pathogens standard?
a. Under all work-related circumstances
b. Only at health care facilities
c. If there is any possibility of coming into contact with infectious materials
d. If there is reasonable anticipation of exposure to infectious materials as part of the job
5. Which of the biohazards listed below has a specific OSHA standard to follow?
a. Tuberculosis
b. Legionella
c. Bloodborne pathogens
d. They all have individual OSHA standards
6. What is the best reason for an employee to understand biological hazards?
a. A person should be ready to work at a healthcare facility.
b. All employees are expected to provide medical assistance to injured workers as a condition of employment.
c. Potential exposures to biological hazards can be found in many occupations.
d. Insurance premiums will automatically be reduced.
7. What type of control are latex gloves?
a. Universal precautions
b. Engineering controls
c. Work practices
d. Personal Protective Equipment
8. What type of control are sharp containers?
a. Universal precautions
b. Engineering controls
c. Work practices
d. Personal Protective Equipment
9. What type of control is assuming all blood products are contaminated?
a. Universal precautions
b. Engineering controls
c. Work practices
d. Personal Protective Equipment
10. What type of control is washing hands after removing gloves?
a. Universal precautions
b. Engineering controls
c. Work practices
d. Personal Protective Equipment
12. How many hepatitis strains are common now?
a. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E
b. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, F, G, HIV
c. Hepatitis E, L, V, I, S,
d. Hepatitis X, A, B, E
13. Housekeeping staff should never be trained in Bloodborne Pathogens.
a. True
b. False
14. Every worker in health care facilities is required by law to receive training in bloodborne pathogens.
a. True
b. False
15. Bloodborne Pathogen refresher training must be done:
a. Every 6 months
b. Every year
c. Every other year
d. Only when you are assigned to another department
16. PPE used for bloodborne pathogens include:
a. Face shields
b. Impermeable gloves
c. Lab coats
d. All of the above
17. Who must pay to launder clothing that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens?
a. Employer
b. Employee
c. Sanitation department
d. Health department
18. Any blood/body fluids that are dried and flaky on a bandage will be considered a regulated waste.
a. True
b. False
19. Regulated wastes must go in bags that are _____in color.
a. Blue
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Green
20. Sharps containers can be laid on their side so the worker can see the opening better.
a. True
b. False
21. Workers are allowed to keep their lunches in the same refrigerator as the blood samples as long as they keep them separated and on different shelves.
a. True
b. False
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