Microbes, Pathogens, & Viruses...Oh My
Microorganism that will cause illness or disease in the human body.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
This is a way 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?
A 1:10 mixture of this solution can be used for decontamination.
What is bleach?
What do you do with a biohazard bag once cleanup is done?
What is, ensure they are disposed by a licensed biohazard disposal company.
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?
This PPE is used during CPR to protect the rescuer from BBP Exposure.
What is a breathing barrier?
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?
This is done immediately if you have someone elses blood on you.
What is wash with soap and water and notify supervisor?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
This ensures a safe working environment and acts as a barrier to reduct risk.
What is wearing PPE.
Contact with infectious pathogen; spread from animal to human (i.e., ticks, mosquitos, bats, mice).
What are Vector Borne BBPs.
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here?
What is a sharps container?
Clean your hands this way if soap and water or a restroom is not available.
What is use alcohol-based hand rubs?
The responsibilities of wearing PPE correctly & caring for, cleaning, and maintaining PPE falls to.
Who are all employees?
Hepatitis C can lead to this.
What is liver cancer?
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?
Gloves, gowns, face shields, eye protection and mouthpieces & resuscitation devices.
What are the forms of PPE?
if your equipment is contaminated this can be used to clean them.
What are disinfectant wipes?
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?