Microbes, Pathogens & Viruses
A 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?
You should dispose of gloves in this item if designated biohazard bag is not available.
What is a plastic bag or trash can?
Bloodborne Pathogens are not spread via ___. (Name two)
What is food, water, sharing eating utensils, hugging, kissing, holding hands, coughing or sneezing?
A 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?
You may re-use disposable latex gloves that are not punctured this number of times.
What is zero?
This federal agency has developed the Bloodborne Pathogen standards.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
These are 3 common bloodborne pathogens.
What are HIV, Hep B, Hep C?
Providing this puts you at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
What is first aid?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
A 1:10 mixture of this solution can be used for decontamination.
What is bleach?
This is done immediately if you have someone elses blood on you.
What is wash with soap and water and notify supervisor?
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here
What is a sharps container?
You can find gloves, and masks in this object.
What is a first aid kit?
Clean your hands with this if soap and water or a restroom are not available.
What are hand sanitizer?
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?
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?
The number of exposures it takes to become infected with HIV, Hepatitis B or C.
What is one?
Three PPE items that protect you from bloodborne pathogens are gloves, goggles and _____.
What is a mask/face shield?
The amount of time OSHA requires disinfectant to be left wet on a surface to prevent spread of HIV-1.
What is 30 seconds?
This bloodborne pathogen is abbreviated to HIV.
What is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus?