UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION

Question 1

How often training for Bloodborne Pathogens should occur?

Answer 1

Annually

Question 2

what is included in/considered as Bloodborne Pathogens?

Answer 2

any pathogenic microorganism that is present in human blood can cause disease in humans, includes HBV, and HIV, TB, MRSA, VRE and CDiff

Question 3

what are the precautions and procedures surrounding the disposal of needles?

Answer 3

avoid needle sticks, never bend a needle, never re cap a needle, place sharps in an appropriate puncture resistant, leak-proof container immediately after use, containers must be easy to reach

Question 4

What is considered personal protective equipment?

Answer 4

gloves, mask, gowns, aprons, lab coats, faceshields, protective eyewear, mouthpieces, resuscitation bags or other ventilation devices

Question 5

What is the definition of Universal Precautions and know what specifically these precautions apply to?

Answer 5

method utilize to control and prevent exposures to blood or other potentially infectious materials. “treats all blood and certain body fluids as a possible source of contamination and infection.”

Question 6

What are the methods of using and disposing of personal protective equipment?

Answer 6

• you must be trained to use equipment properly
• must be appropriate for the task
• equipment must be free of physical flaws that could compromise safety
• your gloves must fit properly
• if, when wearing equipment, it is penetrated by blood or other potentially infections materials, remove it as soon as feasible
• before leaving the work area, remove all PPE and place it in the designated area or container for washing, decontamination or disposal.

Question 7

What is the proper procedure for dealing with broken glass?

Answer 7

DO NOT pick up broken glass, use tongs, forceps or a brush or dust pan

Question 8

What are the rules for working around potentially infectious materials?

Answer 8

use of Universal Precaution

Question 9

isolation precautions