BBP
What does BBP stand for?
What is Blood Borne Pathogens.
This BBP is a virus that attacks the body's immune system.
What is HIV.
Tue or False: You can become infected by sharing personal hygiene items.
What is true.
Microorganisms in blood and bodily fluids.
What is BBP?
Most people infected with this form of BBP will develop antibodies and successfully fight off the disease.
What is Hepatitis B.
If exposure to BBP occurs, what should you do?
What is wash exposed area, report the incident and take a blood test.
What common BBP poses the greatest risk in the workplace?
What is Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
HIV
What is Human Immunodeficiency virus?
What are universal precautions?
What is treating all blood as if it is infectious.
Name the three most common BBPs.
What are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and HIV.
What is the only BBP to have a vaccine?
What is Hepatitis B.
In the workplace, the greatest risk of expsoure to BBP is by?
What is an unintentional injury with a contaminated sharp object.
Two ways to protect yourself from exposure to BBP?
What are safe work practices and wearing personal protective equipment.
85% of people who are exposed to this BBP will a develop chronic infection.
What is Hepatitis C.
True or False: Does PPE provide 100% protection from blood borne hazards?
What is false.