Vocab Lab
This federal agency's initials stand for Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is OSHA?
This virus attacks the body's immune system and causes AIDS.
What is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)?
This is the primary body fluid responsible for transmitting BBPs.
What is Blood?
When considering safety responsibilities, whose safety comes first?
What is YOUR safety?
Also known as Erythrocytes, these cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the rest of the body.
What are Red Blood Cells (RBCs)?
Items like gloves, masks, and goggles used to protect yourself from exposure.
What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C both cause a serious infection in this organ.
What is the Liver?
True or False: Sweat and tears can transmit bloodborne pathogens.
What is False?
A "red box" used to dispose of needles and blades is an example of this type of preventative device.
What is a Sharps Container?
This liquid component makes up 55% of human blood and is mostly water.
What is Plasma
This document explains exposure risks, prevention, and what to do if an accident occurs.
What is an Exposure Control Plan (ECP)?
Of the three main pathogens, this one does not survive well outside the body.
What is HIV?
Three common entry points for pathogens on the face.
What are the eyes, nose, and mouth?
A work behavior, often done at a sink, that prevents disease transport.
What is washing hands?
This specific blood type is known as the "Universal Recipient" because it can receive blood from anyone.
What is AB+?
This concept means treating everyone as if they are infectious.
What are Universal Precautions?
This is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States.
What is Hepatitis C (HCV)?
Aside from needle sticks, you can be infected through "non-intact" skin, such as this common hand condition.
What are chapped hands (or cuts/abrasions)?
This is a form of direct contact that occurs from improper disposal of needles and sharp objects.
What is needle stick?
These tiny cell fragments are essential for clotting when an injury occurs.
What are Platelets?
The transfer or spread of disease from person to person.
What is Transmission?
A common symptom of Hepatitis involving yellowing of the skin or eyes.
What is Jaundice
This fluid is found around the heart and can transmit disease.
What is Pericardial fluid?
If you are exposed to a pathogen, you should consult this plan provided by your company.
What is the Exposure Control Plan (ECP)?
A blood disorder caused by a lack of iron, resulting in the blood not carrying enough oxygen.
What is Anemia?