Blood borne pathogens are disease causing organisms carried ANSWER -True
in human blood. - ANSWER -True
All hospital employees must have a PPD skin test or TB
A person could have HIV and not have any symptoms for screening every year. - ANSWER -True
several years. - ANSWER -True
Sharing the same food spreads tuberculosis. - ANSWER -
Change in smell/taste and generalized itching are some of the False
symptoms of hepatitis. - ANSWER -True
All employees who need to wear a N95 mask will have to be fit
A blood borne pathogen causes tuberculosis. - ANSWER - tested and receive special training. - ANSWER -True
False
The treatment for TB lasts for at least 6 months. -
Needle sticks are the most common way that health care ANSWER -True
workers have contracted a blood borne pathogen disease while
working. - ANSWER -True
The best way to prevent the spread of TB is by early
identification, proper isolation, and proper treatment. -
Standard precautions do not apply to patients over 70 years. - ANSWER -True
ANSWER -False
There is very low risk of contracting Hepatitis C from a single
needle stick. - ANSWER -True
A contaminated needle should be recapped. - ANSWER -
False
All hospital personnel should be vaccinated for HIV. -
ANSWER -False
Handwashing is the next step to follow after removing your
gloves. - ANSWER -True
To prevent splash exposure to blood or body fluids, masks and
goggles should always be worn together. - ANSWER -
True
You must always think any patient is a possible carrier of blood
borne pathogens. - ANSWER -True
Gloves can be worn from one patient to the next patient as long
as they are not torn. - ANSWER -False
Blood contaminated paper towels can be discarded in the
regular trash. - ANSWER -False
A person with active TB will usually display signs/symptoms. -
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