Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz with Answers 2023 OSHA

Which of the following is NOT a transmission way of Bloodborne Pathogens in the workplace?

• Blood
• Sneezing
• Semen
• Bodily fluids

Whose responsible for preventing bloodborne pathogen exposure at work?

• The employee
• The employer
• The employee's immediate supervisor
• All of the above

What is a secondary transmission?

• When an HCP is infected with a bloodborne pathogen and then passes it to another person
• When an infected needle sticks two HCPs
• The care provided for an HCP following infection
• Treating all body fluids as infectious materials

Which of the following is an example of a bloodborne pathogen exposure incident?

• Slipping on a wet floor
• An allergic reaction to latex gloves
• A patient falling out of bed
• Unanticipated contact with blood

What type of bloodborne pathogens carries the greatest risk if exposed?

• HIV
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• All of the above

What is the bloodborne disease that causes AIDS?

• HIV
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis D

Which bloodborne pathogen infection is preventable through vaccination?

• HIV
• HBV
• HCV
• Common cold

Following percutaneous exposure to HCV, there is:

• 100% chance of infection
• 60% chance of infection
• 40% chance of infection
• Less than a 2% chance of infection

Which of the following is NOT a way to get Hepatitis C?

• Contaminated food
• Sharing Needles
• Blood Donation
• Open wound

Which is an example of practicing Universal Precautions?

• Use PPE when interacting with any patient, regardless of whether or not they are known to have an infection
• Use PPE only when interacting with patients who have laboratory evidence of infection
• Use PPE only when interacting with patients who are suspected of having an infection
• Use PPE only when interacting with patients who have bodily fluids on them

What can affect the protection provided by PPE?

• Correct fit
• Damaged condition
• Inaccessible storage
• All of the above

When do you need to replace sharps containers?

• 1/4 full
• 1/2 full
• 3/4 full
• 100% full

Where do sharps containers should be located?

• At all entrances and exits
• In every patient room and drawing station
• At nurses' stations
• in the cafeteria

Which is not an example of a bloodborne pathogen engineering control?

• Disposable gloves
• An autoclave
• Self-sheathing needles
• Splash guards

OPIM is an acronym for what?

• Other potentially infectious materials
• Other Pathogen infected men
• Other potentially infected men
• Other persons infected marginally

Which is the following is NOT considered a bloodborne pathogen?

• Malaria
• Babesiosis
• Scoliosis
• Leptospirosis

What is the body fluid found in tissues around the abdomen?

• Pleural Fluids
• Pericardial fluid
• Cerebrospinal fluid
• Peritoneal fluid

What must healthcare providers do after removing and discarding used PPE?

• Restock supplies
• Wash hands
• Document care provided
• Rest

What is the best type of glove to use when providing care if you are allergic to latex?

• Nitrile gloves
• Latex gloves
• Disposable gloves
• Rubber gloves

Biohazard signs on laboratory doors must identify all of the following except:

• Name of the infectious agent
• The details of the work going on in that laboratory
• The name of the principal investigator or other responsible parties
• Any special entrance requirements