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?
A 1:10 mixture of this solution can be used for decontamination.
What is bleach?
What is an alternative when you don't have a biohazard bag?
What is a zip lock or double bag method?
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?
Name a place to find a biohazard bags.
What is a spill kit or clean up kit or first aid room?
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 the number one cause of bloodborne pathogen exposure.
What is a needle stick?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is biohazard bag?
What can be used to clean up blood small amounts of blood or body fluids.
What is surface disinfectant.
What is the document called that explains our what to do if you become exposed to a BBPt
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 is an item in the spill kit that protects your clothes?
What is a gown, booties or cap?
What do you call the kits used to clean up blood and body fluid spills?
What is a spill kit?
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 (hand sanitizer)?
If a machine or tools are contaminated how would you clean it?
What bleach or disinfectant?
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?