Lesson 7 (Part 2) Flashcards
What is not recommended after exposure for HCV? (2)
- Immune globulin
2. Antiviral therapy
PEP
Post-exposure prophylaxis
What is recommended for HIV occupational exposures posing a risk of transmission?
Post-exposure prophylaxis
Is PEP recommended even if there is no risk of HIV infection?
No
- due to the possibility of serious side effects
What kind of prevention can you do for HCV? (3)
- Hand hygiene
- PPE
- RPAP
Prophylaxis
Giving something to someone because you dont know if they are infected or not
- better to be safe than sorry
- assume they are exposed
What kind of side effects does prophylaxis have?
Negative
- anti-virals
What do you do if the exposure to blood is from someone who’s infection status is unknown? (3)
- Ask them
- Test their blood
- routine - If you dont get that information then you treat it as if they are infected
If the source cannot be identified, what is the follow up based on? (2)
- Exposure risk
2. Whether they are likely to be infected with a blood borne pathogen
Who are follow up testing available to?
All personnels who are concerned about a possible infection from an occupational exposure
How soon should treatment start after exposure? (2)
- ASAP
2. Within 6-8 hours of getting infected
Why is it important to the person managing your exposure to let them know of any medications you are taking?
Because the medications may cause serious sides effects when interacting with other medications
Is there risk for the fetus of pregnant women/breast feeding women who receive Hep B vaccine an/or HBIG?
No
What is a sign of hepatitis?
Jaundice
Jaundice
When the liver is unable to process uric acid so you cant pee it out and the accumulation in your blood turns your body yellow
What is the follow up procedure for HIV? (3)
- Testing for the HIV antibody should occur ASAP
- needed for a baseline - Checked periodically for at least 6 months
- mark says 3 months - Report any sudden flu like symptoms
- fever
- rash
- muscle aches
- tiredness
- malaise
- swollen glands
What are the precautions after getting treatment for HBV?
No precautions
What are the precautions after getting treatment for HBV?
No precautions once receive treatment
What are the precautions after getting treatment for HCV?
No precautions once receive treatment
What are the precautions after getting treatment for HIV?
For the first 6-12 weeks when most are expected to show signs of infection, take all precautions to prevent transmission of HIV
What is the best way to prevent occupational infections of HBV, HCV and HIV?
By preventing occupational exposures to blood
How do you prevent occupational exposures to blood? (4)
- Wear the correct barriers
- PPEs - Handle needles/ and sharp instruments safely
- Use devices with safe features
- RPAP
