Universal Precautions & Hand Washing
Waste Disposal
Exposure Incident
Misc.
100
Where are hand washing areas located?
Bathrooms, kitchen, and center pod
100
Where are biohazard bags located?
Center first aid kits and home-based bathroom
100
An exposure incident occurs when:
A client's body fluids may have gained entry into an employee
100
Employees will be trained on universal precautions within how many days of hire?
45
200
If gloves are used, hands should be washed:
Before gloving and after gloves are removed
200
What is infectious waste defined as?
Any blood or blood contaminated body fluid or materials that have blood on them
200
Results of the post-exposure medical evaluation must be made available to the employee within how many days?
15
200
What vaccine is offered to employees after possible exposure to blood borne pathogens?
Hepatitis B
300
What bodily fluids to universal precautions apply to?
All blood and body fluids containing visible blood
300
How should contaminated waste be handled?
With care, placed in leak proof, securely sealed plastic bags and disposed of in normal trash
300
After an exposure incident, the first step to take is:
Wash the exposed area with soap and running water
300
What is the first step in properly removing gloves after exposure?
Pinch the palm area on one hand and pull down
400
What should be done if significant exposure to blood occurs?
Report to the supervisor for evaluation and follow up
400
How should soiled cloth diapers and clothing be handled?
Double bagged (plastic bags) and sent home with the appropriate family at the end of the day
400
A post-exposure medical evaluation must include documentation of:
The route of exposure and the circumstances under which it occurred
400
What are employees restricted from doing in areas where they may be exposure to blood?
Eat, drink, apply cosmetics or lip balm, smoke, or handle contact lenses
500
Assume that blood and body fluids of all clients are potentially infected with:
HIV, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and other blood borne pathogens
500
What is the difference between regulated waste and contaminated waste?
Regulated waste contains or could release blood. Contaminated waste is not saturated with blood.
500
List body fluids which are NOT blood borne pathogens.
Feces, urine, tears, secretions, saliva, sweat, sputum, vomit without blood
500
After an indident where blood or body fluids are present, how should the area be cleaned?
A solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water, mixed at the time of use
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