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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINER
CERTIFICATION 2024
Bloodborne pathogens are: - answer -Viruses and bacteria -micro-organisms -Carried in the blood -Transmitted by other potentially infectious materials Which of the following is NOT considered a bloodborne pathogen? - answer Rhino virus True or False: Breast milk is considered a possible transmission source of bloodborne pathogens. - answer True Which of the following is NOT a way for pathogens to enter the body? - answer Through a drop of infected blood on healthy skin OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 is directed towards which healthcare concern? - answer Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA is responsible for the general safety and well-being of employees in almost all workplace environments and is a part of the United States Department of Labor - answer True "In regards to bloodborne pathogen awareness and exposure prevention, you are held to the level of accountability as any other person working in the healthcare setting." - answer True
Who is covered by the bloodborne pathogen standard? - answer -An employee who is exposed to a pathogen during the course of regular work duties -A student participating in normal clinical requirements OSHA mandates that all employers are required to develop an Exposure Plan outlining what steps are to be taken to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. - answer True Approximately how many people in New Mexico are infected with the HIV and/or AIDS? - answer "5,000" The Centers for Disease Control estimate that there are about _______________ people living with HIV in the United States. - answer "2,500,000" The risk of HIV/AIDS transmission from a needle stick is approximately _____ percent. - answer 0. OSHA mandates that all employers are required to provide the Hepatits B vaccination to employees free of charge. - answer True "As a student, I am NOT required to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination prior to starting my clinical rotations." - answer False "According the Centers for Disease Control, how many people living in the United States suffer from chronic HBV?" - answer "1,200,000" "In contrast to HIV, the Hepatits B virus has a much higher risk of transmission from something like a needle stick. This risk is about _____ percent!" - answer 26
Which of the following is the correct definition of the term Nosocomial Infection? - answer An infection that was not found to be present prior to hospital admission What is the most common way a nosocomial infection is acquired? - answer A healthcare worker not washing his/her hands Approximately how many people are affected by nosocomial infections each year in the United States? - answer "2,000,000" Approximately how many people die each year as a result of nosocomial infections? - answer "somewhere between 45,000 to 100,000" Proper and regular hand washing is the key to the prevention of the spread of nosocomial infections - answer True "According to the 2011 Tork Report, you come in contact with 300 surfaces every 30 minutes exposing you to ___________ germs!" - answer "840,000" "The use of gloves does not eliminate the need for proper and regular hand washing. Likewise, hand washing does not eliminate the need for the use of gloves." - answer True Organisms or the toxins they produce that can cause disease in people or animals are known as - answer Biohazardous waste "Any item that has the potential to pierce, cut, or puncture the skin should be disposed of in a proper puncture proof container immediately after being used." - answer True One of the most important steps I can take to prevent exposure to bloodborn pathogens is to be mindful of my surroundings at all times in the clinical setting. - answer True
I will be given an exposure plan by my clinical instructor/coordinator detailing what steps I should take if I am exposed to a potentially infectious source while at my clinical site. - answer True
