Bloodborne pathogens are: - ANSWER -Viruses and bacteria
-micro-organisms
-Carried in the blood
-Transmitted by other potentially infectious materials
Which of the following is NOT considered a bloodborne pathogen? - ANSWER Rhino virus
True or False: Breast milk is considered a possible transmission source of bloodborne patho-
gens. - ANSWER True
Which of the following is NOT a way for pathogens to enter the body? - ANSWER Through
a drop of infected blood on healthy skin
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 is directed towards which healthcare concern? - AN-
SWER Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA is responsible for the general safety and well-being of employees in almost all work-
place environments and is a part of the United States Department of Labor - ANSWER
True
"In regards to bloodborne pathogen awareness and exposure prevention, you are held to
the level of accountability as any other person working in the healthcare setting." - AN-
SWER True
Who is covered by the bloodborne pathogen standard? - ANSWER -An employee who is
exposed to a pathogen during the course of regular work duties
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, -A student participating in normal clinical requirements
OSHA mandates that all employers are required to develop an Exposure Plan outlining what
steps are to be taken to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. - ANSWER True
Approximately how many people in New Mexico are infected with the HIV and/or AIDS? -
ANSWER "5,000"
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that there are about _______________ people liv-
ing with HIV in the United States. - ANSWER "2,500,000"
The risk of HIV/AIDS transmission from a needle stick is approximately _____ percent. - AN-
SWER 0.3
OSHA mandates that all employers are required to provide the Hepatits B vaccination to em-
ployees free of charge. - ANSWER True
"As a student, I am NOT required to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination prior to starting my
clinical rotations." - ANSWER False
"According the Centers for Disease Control, how many people living in the United States suf-
fer from chronic HBV?" - ANSWER "1,200,000"
"In contrast to HIV, the Hepatits B virus has a much higher risk of transmission from some-
thing like a needle stick. This risk is about _____ percent!" - ANSWER 26
HBV is known to have survived in dried blood for up to ____ days and pose a serious risk of
exposure during that time. - ANSWER 52
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-micro-organisms
-Carried in the blood
-Transmitted by other potentially infectious materials
Which of the following is NOT considered a bloodborne pathogen? - ANSWER Rhino virus
True or False: Breast milk is considered a possible transmission source of bloodborne patho-
gens. - ANSWER True
Which of the following is NOT a way for pathogens to enter the body? - ANSWER Through
a drop of infected blood on healthy skin
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 is directed towards which healthcare concern? - AN-
SWER Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA is responsible for the general safety and well-being of employees in almost all work-
place environments and is a part of the United States Department of Labor - ANSWER
True
"In regards to bloodborne pathogen awareness and exposure prevention, you are held to
the level of accountability as any other person working in the healthcare setting." - AN-
SWER True
Who is covered by the bloodborne pathogen standard? - ANSWER -An employee who is
exposed to a pathogen during the course of regular work duties
1
, -A student participating in normal clinical requirements
OSHA mandates that all employers are required to develop an Exposure Plan outlining what
steps are to be taken to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. - ANSWER True
Approximately how many people in New Mexico are infected with the HIV and/or AIDS? -
ANSWER "5,000"
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that there are about _______________ people liv-
ing with HIV in the United States. - ANSWER "2,500,000"
The risk of HIV/AIDS transmission from a needle stick is approximately _____ percent. - AN-
SWER 0.3
OSHA mandates that all employers are required to provide the Hepatits B vaccination to em-
ployees free of charge. - ANSWER True
"As a student, I am NOT required to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination prior to starting my
clinical rotations." - ANSWER False
"According the Centers for Disease Control, how many people living in the United States suf-
fer from chronic HBV?" - ANSWER "1,200,000"
"In contrast to HIV, the Hepatits B virus has a much higher risk of transmission from some-
thing like a needle stick. This risk is about _____ percent!" - ANSWER 26
HBV is known to have survived in dried blood for up to ____ days and pose a serious risk of
exposure during that time. - ANSWER 52
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