It is acceptable to transport biomedical waste between buildings on campus in "red bags" as
long as they are pre-printed with the biohazard symbol and the word "biohazard". -
ANSWER False
Catching or developing a disease from a bloodborne pathogen is only possible when blood is
present in the bodily fluid you are exposed to. - ANSWER False
If you notice that a sharps container is getting full (2/3 to 3/4 full), you should: - ANSWER
Close the top on the sharps container that is getting full, replace the container with a new
one, and inform your supervisor (and/or Risk Management) to ensure proper disposal.
HBV is of greatest concern in the occupational setting because: - ANSWER There is a
relatively high risk of becoming infected following an exposure.
There is a relatively high chance of developing clinical hepatitis following exposure.
HBV can readily be transmitted through surface contact with dried blood or Other
Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM)
(All of the Above)
Which of the following statements about bloodborne pathogen personal protective
equipment (PPE) is NOT true? - ANSWER Disposable gloves may be reused if they are not
contaminated or damaged in any way
HIV and HBV can be transmitted when infected bodily fluids directly contact the eyes or non-
intact skin. - ANSWER True
Supervisors must ensure that all individuals working under their direction with exposure to
bloodborne pathogens must do the following(check all that apply): - ANSWER
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long as they are pre-printed with the biohazard symbol and the word "biohazard". -
ANSWER False
Catching or developing a disease from a bloodborne pathogen is only possible when blood is
present in the bodily fluid you are exposed to. - ANSWER False
If you notice that a sharps container is getting full (2/3 to 3/4 full), you should: - ANSWER
Close the top on the sharps container that is getting full, replace the container with a new
one, and inform your supervisor (and/or Risk Management) to ensure proper disposal.
HBV is of greatest concern in the occupational setting because: - ANSWER There is a
relatively high risk of becoming infected following an exposure.
There is a relatively high chance of developing clinical hepatitis following exposure.
HBV can readily be transmitted through surface contact with dried blood or Other
Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM)
(All of the Above)
Which of the following statements about bloodborne pathogen personal protective
equipment (PPE) is NOT true? - ANSWER Disposable gloves may be reused if they are not
contaminated or damaged in any way
HIV and HBV can be transmitted when infected bodily fluids directly contact the eyes or non-
intact skin. - ANSWER True
Supervisors must ensure that all individuals working under their direction with exposure to
bloodborne pathogens must do the following(check all that apply): - ANSWER
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