Course ExamBy Red Heart Association / March 6, 2021 Congratulations! You can now take the exam Bloodborne Pathogens Exam A passing grade of 70% or higher is required. If you happen to fail don’t worry. You can re-take the exam unlimited times. Good luck! 1 / 10 What are universal precautions? Treating all blood and potentially infectious materials as if they are infectious, regardless of the source Always wearing gloves Labeling all blood samples accordingly Universal precautions are not possible 2 / 10 Can HIV be transmitted through saliva? Yes, if you share any drink with an infected person No, HIV is not transmitted through saliva unless it contains visible blood. 3 / 10 How should you properly dispose of sharps, like needles? Use any waste container Use only outdoor trash receptacles Wrap them in a plastic bag Place them in a labeled, puncture-resistant sharps container 4 / 10 What should you do immediately after being exposed to blood or body fluids? Wash the exposed area with soap and water, report the incident, and seek medical evaluation Call 911 Take 2 Aspirin Inform your supervisor 5 / 10 Who is covered by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard? Everyone Applicants who have passed an exam Employees who may reasonably anticipate contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials as part of their job Business owners with a large number of employees 6 / 10 What label or symbol must be used to identify materials contaminated with bloodborne pathogens? Exclamation point Stop sign or symbol A red X A biohazard label or symbol 7 / 10 How often must bloodborne pathogen training be conducted for employees? Once a year Once every 5 years Once a week When starting a new job 8 / 10 What is the best way to prevent Hepatitis B infection? Avoid working with food Wear a mask in public places Vaccination against Hepatitis B Wash hands 9 / 10 Can bloodborne pathogens be transmitted through casual contact like shaking hands? Yes No 10 / 10 What are bloodborne pathogens? Antibodies that fight disease Strands of DNA in close family members Blood types Microorganisms in human blood that can cause diseases Your score isThe average score is 85% 0% Restart quiz Different types of bloodborne illnesses Back to: STANDARD BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
