HEPATITIS B & C
The best protection against Hepatitis B
What is the Hepatitis B Vaccine?
Mimics flu-like illness
What is the early symptoms of HIV infection?
One of the most important ways to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
What is handwashing?
Immediately cleaned up or absorbent material placed on the area
What is clean-up of all blood and body fluid spills?
What is disposable single-use gloves?
1.25 million
What is the number of individuals chronically infected with hepatitis B?
Kills or damages cells of the immune system.
What is how HIV works?
Before donning gloves, do this for additional protection of breaks in the skin.
What is bandage cuts and sores?
Use this to clean gross contamination first so that disinfectants are effective.
What is soap and water?
Goggles or glasses with solid side shields or chin-length face masks.
What is appropriate eye protection?
Illegal drug use with used needles.
What is how most Hepatitis C infections are acquired?
0.3%
What is the risk of transmission via a needlestick?
The practice of always treating blood and body fluids at though they are infected.
What is universal precautions?
Use a 1:10 mixture of this solution for decontamination.
What is bleach?
Mouth-to-mouth rescusitation should never be performed by these.
What is emergency personnel?
80%
What is the number of individuals with Hepatitis C that have no symptoms?
0.09%
What is the risk of transmission via mucous membrane exposure?
Clean your hands this way if soap and water is not available.
What is use alcohol-based hand sanitizer?
Allow solution to air dry.
What is the contact time for bleach solution to work?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is a biohazard bag?
The yellowing of the skin due to liver infection and inflammation.
What is jaundice?
Leading killer of African-American men in this age group.
What is 25-44?
As soon as possible following an exposure incident or removal of gloves.
What is when to wash your hands?
Strictly follow all instructions on the container.
What is how to properly use disinfectant?
Equipment or devices used to help reduce exposure to potential hazards.
What is engineering controls?