Bloodborne pathogens standard precautions study guide Flashcards
Pathogens
disease-producing organisms
Biohazard bags
are to be used specifically for infectious waste. Container for infectious waste.
Hepatitis B virus
infection that attacks the liver and can both cause both acute & chronic disease. infection where employer must provide/prefer vaccine.
Standard precautions
are a set of infection control practice used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact
HIV
The virus that causes aids
PPE
The virus that should be worn during procedures when a splash is likely. Personal Protective Equipment
Identify who is protected by observing Standard Precautions.
you & the patient
Identify what BBP is found in health care settings and is much more prevalent than HIV.
HBV
Define what and how to use an MSDS notebook.
holds info for specific products
Define what federal agency has controls the release of medications to be used by consumers.
FDA
Define HAI
A infection developed while in a health care facility.
Identify who makes new procedures to protect health care workers from needlesticks . Be able to identify the organization.
OSHA
Know what not to do to your gloves. (EX. gloves should not be reused.)
gloves are never to be blown up, never disinfected, never reuse
Identify 4 procedures when gloves should be worn if you have dry, cracked skin. ( Ex. when changing a baby’s diaper)
while handling soiled linens, collecting specimens, changing diaper, suctioning patient airway
Identify what should be done before disposing a needle.
none of the above
