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Question 1

Define Unprotected Exposure (3)

Answer 1

1-Tissue under skin (i.e. a bite where skin is broken)
2-Body fluid in contact with non-intact skin (cut, chapped or abraded skin)
3-Body fluid in contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, lungs)

Question 2

Define Significant Exposure.

Answer 2

Any unprotected exposure with an agent that may cause illness or disease (i.e. needle stick injury, mucous membranes, failure of protective equipment)

Question 3

List several High Risk Sources

Answer 3

• Known HIV, HCV, HBV positive
• IV drug / alcohol abuser
• Homeless population
• Multiple sexual partners
• Sex worker
• Immigrant from high endemic area (i.e. Africa) or recent travel
• Source had blood transfusion, blood product, or organ transplant between 1979-1985
• Same-sex, sexual activity
• Current or recent imprisonment
• Infants born to HIV infected women

Question 4

Regarding exposure to an infectious substance all personnel shall: (list 3)

Answer 4

1-report a possible unprotected exposure to their immediate supervisor
2-seek immediate medical care if required
3-complete a Workplace Injury/Illness Report (WIIR)

Question 5

Regarding exposure to an infectious substance the immediate supervisor shall…….

Answer 5

notify the on-duty Designated Officer (through Communications) and the appropriate District/Platoon/Division Chief, as soon as possible when a significant exposure occurs

Question 6

What is the responsibility of the DC, PC, DivC(2)

Answer 6

1-Shall coordinate transportation of affected personnel who may need medical care
2-Shall provide any other information the Designated Officer may need to assess the incident