Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Question 1

Bloodborne pathogens can be detected by the naked eye. T/F

Answer 1

False

Question 2

An example of an “Other Potentially Infectious Material” (OPIM) can be:

a. Semen
b. Vaginal fluids
c. Body fluids visibly contaminated with blood
d. All of the above

Answer 2

d. All of the above

Question 3

Occupational exposure is best described as “reasonably anticipated contact with blood or OPIM that’s part of an employee’s job duties.” T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Of all the diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens, which is the only disease that can be prevented by vaccination:

a. HIV/AIDS
b. Hepatitis B
c. Hepatitis C
d. Anemia

Answer 4

b. Hepatitis B

Question 5

Work practice controls are ways a job task is altered in order to prevent infection and would include all of the following except:

a. Never picking up contaminated sharps by hand
b. Not bending or breaking contaminated sharps
c. Disposing of contaminated sharps in a sharps container
d. Eating in areas where a reasonable likelihood of exposure to blood exists.

Answer 5

d. Eating in areas where a reasonable likelihood of exposure to blood
exists.

Question 6

What is the most common type of personal protective equipment (or PPE) used to prevent exposure to a bloodborne pathogen:

a. Safety glasses
b. Masks
c. Protective gloves
d. Shoe covers

Answer 6

c. Protective gloves

Question 7

Bloodborne pathogens & OPIM can remain infectious for up to (how many) days:

a. 3 days
b. 5 days
c. 7 days
d. 28 days or more

Answer 7

c. 7 days

Question 8

When cleaning up liquid blood or OPIM from a floor surface, use a mop because it will provide the best absorption. T/F

Answer 8

False

Question 9

When it’s not possible to dispose of tools used to clean up a spill of blood or OPIM, it’s best to disinfect equipment in:

a. A bathroom sink
b. A break room sink
c. An industrial-use sink
d. A kitchen sink

Answer 9

c. An industrial-use sink

Question 10

Which of the following is not considered an effective measure for preventing or controlling bloodborne pathogens exposure:

a. Getting a hepatitis-B vaccination
b. Using personal protective equipment (or PPE)
c. Trying to determine if a person’s blood is infectious
d. Following good housekeeping practices

Answer 10

c. Trying to determine if a person’s blood is infectious