423 - Infection Exposure

Question 1

A _________ is a patient with whom JFRD personnel have had a significant exposure.

Answer 1

source patient

Question 2

Exposure to mucous membranes to visible blood or body fluids to which universal precautions apply according to the DCD, including, without limitations, the following body fluids: (10)

Answer 2

Blood

Semen

Vaginal Secretions

CSF

Synovial Fluid

Pleural Fluid

Peritoneal Fluid

Pericardial Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Lab specimens of HIV

Question 3

Full treatment for most communicable diseases can be initiated within ________ without complications.

Answer 3

72 hours

Question 4

Exposure incidents require the following reports to be completed:

Answer 4

Exposure Report

JFRD source Patient Blood/Body fluid exposure tracking form

Question 5

All patients are considered as ___________________ of infectious disease.

Answer 5

potential carriers

Question 6

The __________________ is currently the Designated Officer for the JFRD.

Answer 6

Health and Safety Officer

Question 7

In every case when an exposure has occurred, personnel should make every effort to transport the _______________ to the hospital.

Answer 7

source patient

Question 8

This form is filled out by the HSO. White copy is placed in the employee’s confidential medical file. The yellow copy is given to the employee.

Answer 8

JFRD Exposure Report

Question 9

The form is filled out by the HSO or the Rescue District/Battalion Chief. The charge nurse of the ER where the source patient was transported MUST sign that they received the source patient tracking form. The white copy is left with the charge nurse. the yellow copy is placed in the employee’s confidential medical file.

Answer 9

JFRD Source Patient Blood/Body Fluid Exposure Tracking Form