Notes

Which of the following is an example of a work practice control?
Use self-resheathing needles to avoid needlesticks.
Flush exposed mucous membranes with water.

2.
What is the first thing an employee should do if exposed to a bloodborne pathogen?
Report the exposure.
Wash the exposed area.

3.
What is the main purpose of a sharps injury log? The main purpose of a sharps injury log is to:
Keep track of injuries involving bloodborne pathogens.
Evaluate devices and identify problem areas in the facility.

4.
Which of the following should be included in an employee training session?
Going to an off worksite location
A question and answer session

5.
Which workers are at the greatest risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Healthcare workers
Healthcare workers

6.
Which statement is true about protective eyewear? Protective eyewear:
Stops needlestick injuries from occurring.
Protects the mucous membranes of the eye from contamination.

7.
Which statement is true of a biohazard warning label? A biohazard warning label should be:
Substituted with a blue bag or container.
Affixed as close as possible to a regulated waste container.

8.
Which of the following is an example of an engineering control?
Use needleless devices to protect against injury.
Use needleless devices to protect against injury.

9.
What should an employee do after treatment for exposure to bloodborne pathogens? The employee should:
Expect to experience mild flu-like symptoms from any vaccinations.
Monitor health and see a doctor if virus symptoms develop.

10.
Which of the following is a universal precaution concerning the disposal of sharps?
Needles should be carefully recapped immediately after use.
Sharps should be disposed of in properly labeled, puncture-resistant containers.

11.
What causes the highest rate of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens among healthcare workers?
Needlestick injuries
Needlestick injuries

12.
Which statement is true about the safe handling of contaminated laundry? Contaminated laundry should be:
Sorted at the scene where contamination occurred.
Placed in a leak-proof, color-coded container.

13.
Which of the following is included in an employee medical record?
Location of injury in the workplace
Post-exposure follow-up treatment procedures

14.
Which statement about written opinions is true? A written opinion should:
Be completed by an OSHA safety officer.
Be completed by a healthcare provider.

15.
What is the purpose of an exposure control plan? An exposure control plan:
Collects and stores data on all employees who have communicable diseases.
Manages and minimizes potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.

16.
Which statement correctly describes a treatment for exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
All exposures can be treated with antibiotics.
Antiretroviral drugs reduce the likelihood that HIV will be transmitted.

17.
What is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States?
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C