BBP
How is Hepatitis A and E transmitted
What is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease and infection
Handwashing
BLOOD
What is considered PPE?
Gowns, gloves, mask, goggles, shoe covers
The Hepatitis virus that can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death is?
HCV
How are Hepatitis B, C, and D transmitted
Blood and body fluids
Term used to describe treating all blood and body fluids as if they are contaminated
Universal or standard precautions
What is the acronym used for using a fire extinguisher
P- Pull
A-Aim
S- Squeeze
S- Sweep
Are scrubs considered PPE
No
How many injections are needed in a Hepatitis series for someone to be considered immune?
3
Which body fluids do not contain enough virus to transmit BBP
Urine
Feces
Tears
Sweat
Vomitus
Spit
What do you wear to protect yourself from blood and body fluids
Personal Protective Equipment
How often should health care employees and others in health care be updated on OSHA and Universal Precaution standards?
Every year
What is the virus that destroys the immune system
HIV
What is the only way for someone to know if they are HIV positive?
blood test
What bloodborne pathogen can progress in AIDS
HIV
Where are needles and sharp instruments disposed of after use?
Sharps box
R- Rescue
A- Alert/ Alarm
C- Contain the fire
E- Evacuate or Extinguish
Term used to describe yellowing of the skin and eyes
Jaundice
What mode of transmission is considered the most common primary method of transmission of potentially infectious materials?
Needle stick with a contaminated needle.
What is the best protection against Hepatitis B
3 shot vaccine series
What is the term used to describe pathogenic organisms present in blood that can lead to disease(s)?
Bloodborne pathogens
What is the primary color of a sharps container
Red
What vital organ does Hepatitis affect?
Liver
The following factors should be considered when choosing PPE:
*(hint: these are also known as modes of transmission)
Stick or cut, non- intact skin, splash to mucous membranes