Standard and transmission-based Precaution for bloodborne pathogen

Question 1

What are the two pathogens that doesn’t have a best defence?

Answer 1

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Question 2

It cannot survive without HBV

Answer 2

Hepatitis D Virus (HDV)

Question 3

When can contamination occur?

Answer 3

1. A contaminated needle or sharp object pierces the skin
2. Body fluids or blood splashes on the open areas of the body
3. Cut, scratches, or abrasions of the health worker has made contact with blood or fluid of an infected patient
4. Human bite cuts the skin

Question 4

For how many seconds do we need to wash an injury caused by a sharp object?

Answer 4

using soap and water, wash it for at least 30 seconds

Question 5

For mucous membrane exposure, what do we wash them with and for how long?

Answer 5

Flush with water or saline for at least 10 minutes

Question 6

For surface decontamination, what is the ratio of the bleach solution that we need to use?

Answer 6

1:10 bleach solution

Question 7

It is any material that could be harmful to one’s health?

Answer 7

Biohazard

Question 8

It is used to prevent and protect clinical laboratories from harmful incidents caused by laboratory specimens that are potential biohazards

Answer 8

biosafety

Question 9

It is used to prevent and protect clinical laboratories from harmful incidents caused by laboratory specimens that are potential biohazards

Answer 9

biosafety

Question 10

What is airborne?

Answer 10

It is from splashes and aerosols during centrifuge and aliquot.

Question 11

Hands are not sanitized before handling food

Answer 11

Ingestion

Question 12

What is Non-intact Skin?

Answer 12

it is a contamination through breaks or cuts in the skin

Question 13

How do we treat non-intact skin?

Answer 13

by covering skins breaks or cuts with non-permeable bandages

Question 14

It is exposure through the skin due to injuries from needlesticks and other sharp objects

Answer 14

Percutaneous

Question 15

It is an infection through mucous membranes of the mouth and nose and the conjuntiva of the eyes

Answer 15

Permucosal

Question 16

What to do if an electric shock occurs

Answer 16

1. Remove the source of electricity using a non-conductive object or simply turn off the source of electricity
2. As k for medical assistance
3. Start CPR if necessary
4. Keep the victim warm

Question 17

What does the Class A fire involves?

Answer 17

Common combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, trash, and plastics

Question 18

What does Class B fire involves?

Answer 18

Flammable liquids such as solvents, oil, gasoline, paints, lacquers and other oil-based products

Question 19

What does the Class C involves?

Answer 19

Energized electrical equipment such as wiring, controls, motors, machinery or appliances

Question 20

What does Class D fire involves?

Answer 20

Combustible metals such as magnesium, lithium and titatnium

Question 21

What does Class K fire involves?

Answer 21

Combustible cooking media such as oils and grease commonly found in commercial kitchens

Question 22

In radiation, exposure depends on what?

Answer 22

time and distance, and protection

Question 23

How can radiation be measured?

Answer 23

When the patient is injected with radiographic dye used in diagnostics

Question 24

It is used in cleaning reagents, adding preservatives in 24-hour during containers

Answer 24

Chemicals

Question 25

during chemical exposure, for how long do we wash our eyes?

Answer 25

at least 15 minutes

Question 26

A procedure done during emergency cases such as when a person is in cardiac arrest

Answer 26

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Question 27

What are the common symptoms of shock?

Answer 27

- Pale, cold and clammy skin - Rapid and weak pulse - -