Microbes, Pathogens, & Viruses...Oh My
Microorganism that will cause illness or disease in the human body.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
This is an approach to treat all human blood and bodily fluids as if they are infectious.
What is Universal precautions?
One of the most important ways to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
What is handwashing?
A 1:10 mixture of this solution can be used for decontamination.
What is bleach?
What do you do with a biohazard bag once clean up of the inside of the rig is done?
What is put it in the large biohazard garbage in the cleaning supply room?
Form of Hepatitis which there is a vaccination.
What is Hepatitis B?
This form needs to be completed if there is an exposure, injury or illness that is work related.
What is an incident form?
Used to protect hands from an exposure and should be worn during clean-up.
What are gloves?
Extra biohazard bags are kept here.
What is in the 1st aid room in the 2nd drawer on the metal cart?
The federal agency that has developed the Bloodborne Pathogens standards.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
3 Common bloodborne pathogens.
What is HIV, Hep B, & Hep C?
If you or someone else is exposed to a bloodborne pathogen you should do these things first.
What is provide first aid and clean the area of exposure with soap and water?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
Besides bleach, these can be used to clean up blood or body fluids.
What are Cavi wipes?
You would report an exposure to this person.
Who is the infection control officer?
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here.
What is a sharps container?
When donning PPE you should put this item on LAST.
What are gloves?
You would find the disinfectants found to clean up blood or body fluids here.
What is in the cleaning supply closet or in the ambulances?
Sharps containers should be emptied and changed in order to avoid overflowing when they are this full.
What is 2/3 of the way full?
This virus leads to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). It depletes the immune system and does not survive well outside of the body.
What is HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
The number of exposures it takes to become infected with HIV, Hepatitis B or C virus.
What is one?
Clean your hands this way if soap and water or a restroom is not available.
What is use alcohol-based hand rubs?
True or false: You do NOT need to clean the outside of the rigs following transport of a patient with an infectious disease.
Puncture wounds, infectious material coming in contact with open areas on skin, and infectious materials contacting mucous membranes of eyes, nose and mouth are all ways bloodborne pathogens can be _____________.
What is transmitted?