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?
This disease comes from our feathered friends.
What is Avian flu or bird flu?
FYI Keep your eyes open this is up and coming....
This Act allows emergency responders to find out if they have Benn exposed to infectious diseases.
What is the Ryan White CARE act?
Form of Hepatitis which there is a vaccination.
What is Hepatitis B?
How is Tuberculosis transmitted?
What is airborne.
Used to protect hands from an exposure and should be worn during clean-up.
What are gloves?
This disease is characterized by a hallmark cough.
What is whooping cough?
Fact: Whatcom county saw epidemic levels of this disease last year.
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?
You can get these to teach your body's immune system to recognize and defend against harmful viruses and bacteria.
What is a vaccine?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
This disease has a vaccine that comes around once a year.
What is influenza or the flu?
What is the document called that explains our exposure plan?
What is the exposure control plan?
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here?
What is a sharps container?
What must EMT's were on every call in Washington State?
What are gloves and glasses?
This disease came from Wuhan China.
What is covid 19.
Fact: The first patient in the US was in Snohomish Wa
This is done immediately if you have someone elses blood on you.
What is wash with soap and water and notify supervisor?
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?
This is a type most widely known hemorrhagic fever.
What is ebola?
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 are ways to be transmitted?