Module 4

Question 1

A discipline dedicated to the well-being and safety of employees in the workplace.

Section A: Employee and Occupational Health

Answer 1

Occupational health

Question 2

Coming to work when ill.

Section A: Employee and Occupational Health

Answer 2

Presenteeism

Question 3

Pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease in humans. Examples include the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Section A: Employee and Occupational Health

Answer 3

Bloodborne pathogens (BBP)

Question 4

Methods employed to prevent the spread of infection from one person to another.

Section A: Employee and Occupational Health

Answer 4

Barrier precautions

Question 5

Practices that reduce the possibility of exposure by changing the way a task is performed.

Section A: Employee and Occupational Health

Answer 5

Work practice controls

Question 6

Practices that protect HCP from hazardous conditions by removing the hazard or placing a barrier between the hazard and the worker.

Section A: Employee and Occupational Health

Answer 6

Engineering controls

Question 7

The use of antimicrobial (such as antiretroviral) medicines after a possible exposure to a pathogen.

Section B: Planning for and Reacting to Exposures

Answer 7

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

Question 8

A human immunoglobulin that is used to prevent the development of hepatitis B.

Section B: Planning for and Reacting to Exposures

Answer 8

Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG)