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True |
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False |
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Healthcare workers most often become exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV through accidental needlesticks. |
2. |
True |
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False |
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HIV poses a greater risk to healthcare workers than hepatitis B or hepatitis C because it is transmitted more easily. |
3. |
True |
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False |
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Most people infected with hepatitis B virus do recover and clear the infection. |
4. |
True |
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False |
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Most people infected with HCV become chronically infected. |
5. |
True |
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False |
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People infected with HIV usually experience the same types of symptoms. |
6. |
True |
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False |
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Fortunately, there are vaccines to prevent both hepatitis B and hepatitis C. |
7. |
True |
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False |
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Hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and HIV spread most easily through contact with blood. |
8. |
True |
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False |
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You can be exposed to bloodborne pathogens at work if a contaminated sharp punctures your skin or if blood or other infectious material splash your broken skin or mucous membranes. |
9. |
True |
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False |
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Most needlestick injuries occur when disposing of needles, giving medications, drawing blood or handling trash or dirty linens. |
10. |
True |
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False |
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The hepatitis B vaccine is very effective if the series of three shots is completed. |
11. |
True |
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False |
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Standard Precautions means wearing gloves when having direct contact with any patient. |
12. |
True |
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False |
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Standard Precautions incorporates features from both Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation practices to protect you against the risk of bloodborne as well as other pathogens. |
13. |
True |
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False |
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You need to wash your hands after removing gloves only when you touched the outside of the gloves. |
14. |
True |
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False |
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You should wear a mask, eye protection and a gown during activities that may generate spatters of blood to your face and clothing. |
15. |
True |
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False |
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You don’t need to wear gloves when handling dirty linens, unless the linens are contaminated with blood. |
16. |
True |
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False |
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You are at greatest risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens when you handle contaminated sharps. |
17. |
True |
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False |
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Nearly one-third of all sharps injuries occur during the disposal process. |
18. |
True |
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False |
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According to research, safety precautions such as handling all blood and body fluids as though infectious, using PPE when needed and handling sharps carefully decrease your risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. |
19. |
True |
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False |
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If your skin is punctured by a contaminated sharp, wash area with soap and water or a diluted mixture of bleach and water, if available. |
20. |
True |
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False |
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Most exposures to blood result in infection when caused by needlesticks. |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRAINING
I have read and understand the training guidelines
for Bloodborne Pathogens.
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