What are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans
called - ANSWER-Bloodborne pathogens.
Name three of the most common bloodborne pathogens that pose a risk to workers. -
ANSWER-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C
Virus.
Which OSHA regulation prescribes safeguards to protect workers against health
hazards related to bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-The Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard.
The 2000 _____ Safety and Prevention Act revised the Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard to include additional engineering control requirements. - ANSWER-Needlestick
How often must an employer's Exposure Control Plan be updated - ANSWER-The plan
must be updated annually.
What is the primary purpose of an employer's Exposure Control Plan - ANSWER-To
eliminate or minimize occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens.
Which list must be included in an employer's exposure determination besides job
classifications where all workers have exposure - ANSWER-A list of job classifications
where only some workers have occupational exposure.
When updating an Exposure Control Plan, what must employers document regarding
medical devices - ANSWER-The consideration and use of appropriate, commercially-
available, effective safer medical devices.
Whose input must employers solicit when identifying and selecting engineering and
work practice controls - ANSWER-Frontline workers.
Which type of control isolates or removes bloodborne pathogen hazards from the
workplace using devices like sharps containers - ANSWER-Engineering controls.
Give an example of a safer medical device categorized as an engineering control. -
ANSWER-Self-sheathing needles or needleless systems.
, Which controls reduce exposure risk by changing the way a task is performed, such as
proper sharps disposal - ANSWER-Work practice controls.
Who is responsible for the cost of cleaning, repairing, and replacing Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) - ANSWER-The employer.
What color bags or containers may be used as an alternative to warning labels for
regulated waste - ANSWER-Red bags or red containers.
At what two points in time must an employer provide bloodborne pathogen training to an
employee - ANSWER-At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.
The practice of treating all human blood and certain body fluids as if they are known to
be infectious is called _____. - ANSWER-Universal Precautions
Within how many days of initial assignment must the Hepatitis B vaccination be offered
to exposed workers - ANSWER-Within 10 days.
Under what condition must the Hepatitis B vaccine be offered to an occupationally
exposed worker - ANSWER-After the worker has received the required bloodborne
pathogens training.
What constitutes an 'exposure incident' regarding bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-
Contact with the eye, mouth, mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or a sharps injury
with infectious material.
Who is responsible for the cost of laboratory tests conducted after an exposure incident
- ANSWER-The employer.
What specific log must employers maintain to track injuries from contaminated sharps -
ANSWER-A sharps injury log.
What is the most common route of exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare
workers - ANSWER-Needlestick injuries.
Bloodborne pathogens are NOT known to be transmitted by which body fluid unless it
contains visible blood - ANSWER-Sweat, tears, urine, or feces.
What action should you avoid in areas where there is a likely source of bloodborne
pathogens - ANSWER-Eating, drinking, smoking, or applying cosmetics and contact
lenses.
How should contaminated broken glass be handled according to safety standards -
ANSWER-It must be cleaned up using mechanical means like a brush, dustpan, or
tongs.
Where should contaminated sharps be disposed of immediately after use - ANSWER-In
a puncture-resistant sharps disposal container.
What is the requirement for the orientation of sharps containers during use - ANSWER-
They must be kept upright.
What must be done with a sharps container if there is a chance of leakage - ANSWER-It
must be placed in a secondary, closable, leak-proof container that is color-coded red or
labeled.
What is the immediate first step to take if you experience a needlestick or cut from a
contaminated object - ANSWER-Wash the area with soap and water.
How should you treat a splash of potentially infectious material to the eyes - ANSWER-
Irrigate the eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigants.
Within how many days must an employer provide a worker with the healthcare
professional's written opinion after an evaluation - ANSWER-Within 15 days.
called - ANSWER-Bloodborne pathogens.
Name three of the most common bloodborne pathogens that pose a risk to workers. -
ANSWER-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C
Virus.
Which OSHA regulation prescribes safeguards to protect workers against health
hazards related to bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-The Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard.
The 2000 _____ Safety and Prevention Act revised the Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard to include additional engineering control requirements. - ANSWER-Needlestick
How often must an employer's Exposure Control Plan be updated - ANSWER-The plan
must be updated annually.
What is the primary purpose of an employer's Exposure Control Plan - ANSWER-To
eliminate or minimize occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens.
Which list must be included in an employer's exposure determination besides job
classifications where all workers have exposure - ANSWER-A list of job classifications
where only some workers have occupational exposure.
When updating an Exposure Control Plan, what must employers document regarding
medical devices - ANSWER-The consideration and use of appropriate, commercially-
available, effective safer medical devices.
Whose input must employers solicit when identifying and selecting engineering and
work practice controls - ANSWER-Frontline workers.
Which type of control isolates or removes bloodborne pathogen hazards from the
workplace using devices like sharps containers - ANSWER-Engineering controls.
Give an example of a safer medical device categorized as an engineering control. -
ANSWER-Self-sheathing needles or needleless systems.
, Which controls reduce exposure risk by changing the way a task is performed, such as
proper sharps disposal - ANSWER-Work practice controls.
Who is responsible for the cost of cleaning, repairing, and replacing Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) - ANSWER-The employer.
What color bags or containers may be used as an alternative to warning labels for
regulated waste - ANSWER-Red bags or red containers.
At what two points in time must an employer provide bloodborne pathogen training to an
employee - ANSWER-At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.
The practice of treating all human blood and certain body fluids as if they are known to
be infectious is called _____. - ANSWER-Universal Precautions
Within how many days of initial assignment must the Hepatitis B vaccination be offered
to exposed workers - ANSWER-Within 10 days.
Under what condition must the Hepatitis B vaccine be offered to an occupationally
exposed worker - ANSWER-After the worker has received the required bloodborne
pathogens training.
What constitutes an 'exposure incident' regarding bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-
Contact with the eye, mouth, mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or a sharps injury
with infectious material.
Who is responsible for the cost of laboratory tests conducted after an exposure incident
- ANSWER-The employer.
What specific log must employers maintain to track injuries from contaminated sharps -
ANSWER-A sharps injury log.
What is the most common route of exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare
workers - ANSWER-Needlestick injuries.
Bloodborne pathogens are NOT known to be transmitted by which body fluid unless it
contains visible blood - ANSWER-Sweat, tears, urine, or feces.
What action should you avoid in areas where there is a likely source of bloodborne
pathogens - ANSWER-Eating, drinking, smoking, or applying cosmetics and contact
lenses.
How should contaminated broken glass be handled according to safety standards -
ANSWER-It must be cleaned up using mechanical means like a brush, dustpan, or
tongs.
Where should contaminated sharps be disposed of immediately after use - ANSWER-In
a puncture-resistant sharps disposal container.
What is the requirement for the orientation of sharps containers during use - ANSWER-
They must be kept upright.
What must be done with a sharps container if there is a chance of leakage - ANSWER-It
must be placed in a secondary, closable, leak-proof container that is color-coded red or
labeled.
What is the immediate first step to take if you experience a needlestick or cut from a
contaminated object - ANSWER-Wash the area with soap and water.
How should you treat a splash of potentially infectious material to the eyes - ANSWER-
Irrigate the eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigants.
Within how many days must an employer provide a worker with the healthcare
professional's written opinion after an evaluation - ANSWER-Within 15 days.
