BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE PREVENTION Flashcards
Do bodily fluids carry risk of disease?
Yes
Who is at risk for bloodborne pathogens?
Everyone
BBP’s
Bloodborne Pathogens- infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease.
What fluids can carry BBP’s?
- blood (someone bleeding)
- saliva
- vomit
- mucus
- urine & feces (wet/soiled pants)
- seven or vaginal secretions
Can be transferred through sharps
How can BBP’s enter the body?
- cuts/abrasions
- hypodermic needles
- mucus membranes of mouth, nose, eyes
- sexual contact
HBV
Hepatitis B: Virus that attacks the liver. May not know infected for up to 9 months. Transferred through blood, saliva, semen/ vaginal fluid (even if dried). Can survive up to 1 week in dry blood.
HCV
Hepatitis C: An infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. Most recent identified type of hepatitis. Most don’t feel ill or know they’re infected.
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
HIV causes AIDS and interferes with the body’s ability to fight infections. Affects the immune system.
Not easy transferred. The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids.
Always treat blood and bodily fluids as if they’re infected.
What are the universal guidelines for bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention?
Hand washing 20+ seconds with soap and water. Wear PPE to create a barrier between you and potentially infected fluids. Always remove gloves immediately after they have been contaminated.
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment. Gloves, goggles, face shields, other necessary materials to place a barrier between you and potentially infectious fluids.
Log Sharps Injury Log
Type and brand of device involved, where it occurred, how incident occurred.
What do you do if exposed to bloodborne pathogens?
Flush thoroughly with water and report to school nurse.
