Blood Borne Pathogens

Question 1

Most common Bloodborne Pathogens

Answer 1

HIV, Hep A , Hep B, Hep C

Question 2

Exposure risk factors to Hep A

Answer 2

poor sanitation

lack of clean water

injecting drugs

healthcare workers

multiple partners

non-vaccinated people

Question 3

Exposure risk factors to Hep B

Answer 3

blood 
bodily fluids (semen, vaginal fluid)
sharing needles
healthcare workers
unprotected sex

Question 4

Exposure risk factors to Hep C

Answer 4

Injection drug use

unprotected high risk sexual behavior

reuse/inadequate sterilization or medical equipment

Question 5

Exposure risk factors to HIV

Answer 5

Sex w/ infected partner
Semen/Vaginal secretion
injection drug users
Healthcare worker

*May transmit during birth

Question 6

Universal Precautions Def

Answer 6

a set of precautions designed to prevent transmission of HIV HBV and other bloodborne pathogens when providing first aid or healthcare..

Question 7

Protective Personal Equipment

Answer 7

gloves, gown, goggles, mask, respirator, face shield

Question 8

Universal precautions apply to

Answer 8

blood, bodily fluids containing visible blood, semen, vaginal secretions, CSF, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, amniotic fluids

Question 9

Universal precautions DO NOT apply to…

Answer 9

feces (unless blood in it)
nasal secretions
sputum
sweat
vomitus

Question 10

OSHA: reporting exposure incident

Answer 10

• immediately wash area with soap and water and seek medical attention
• tell your employer immediately,

Question 11

OSHA regulations for post exposure follow up

Answer 11

Employer inform Updated U.S. Public Health Services

Any testing done at no cost to victim

can refuse HIV testing

counseling about possible exposure and infection status