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Bloodborne Pathogens: Knowledge Check (OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach)

Student knowledge-check quiz for the OSHA General Industry bloodborne pathogens outreach deck.

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· 2 pages · by U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA (with the OTIEC Outreach Workgroup)

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    10-hour General Industry Outreach

    • Name: ___
    • Date: ___
    • Knowledge Check: Bloodborne Pathogens
    • 1. Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted by ___.
    • a. sexual intercourse or intravenous drug use
    • b. rubbing an eye after coming in contact with potentially infectious material
    • c. potentially infectious material coming in contact with inflamed acne or sunburn blisters
    • d. all of the above
    • 2. Employees should use PPE when ___.
    • a. there is a reasonable anticipation of contact with blood or OPIM
    • b. cleaning up spills
    • c. responding to an emergency
    • 3. Which of the following is an example of a work practice control?
    • a. Spill kits
    • b. Accessible handwashing stations
    • c. Proper decontamination of spill areas
    • d. Red hazardous waste bags
    • 4. Which of the following is a standard precaution for workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens?
    • a. Treat all liquids as hazardous for HIV
    • b. Treat all blood and bodily fluids of patients as potentially infectious materials
    • c. Test all blood and unknown bodily fluids for HIV after spills
    • d. Label unknown liquids with hazard signs
    • 5. Hepatitis B is an inflammation of which body organ?
    • a. Kidney
    • b. Lungs
    • c. Larynx
    • d. Liver
    • 6. In the event of an exposure incident, which following action should be taken first?
    • a. Notify appropriate personnel
    • b. Wash the area thoroughly
    • c. Seek medical treatment
    • d. Complete an incident or accident report
    • Created by OTIEC Outreach Workgroup 03.01.2017
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    10-hour General Industry Outreach

    • 7. Which of the following actions can help prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
    • a. Wearing latex gloves
    • b. Wearing goggles
    • c. Washing hands
    • d. All of the above
    • 8. A vaccine is only available for which of the following major bloodborne pathogen viruses?
    • a. HIV
    • b. Hepatitis B
    • c. Hepatitis C
    • d. No vaccines are available for any of the three major BBP viruses
    • 9. Which of the following are potential routes of entry for bloodborne pathogens?
    • a. Mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth
    • b. Non-intact skin
    • c. Penetration by a contaminated sharp object
    • Knowledge Check: Bloodborne Pathogens
    • Created by OTIEC Outreach Workgroup 03.01.2017

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