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?
The spill kit can be found here.
Where is under the sink in the lab?
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 is considered the most important step in the decontamination process.
What is cleaning?
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 vaccine is offered to employees at no cost.
What is the Hep B vaccine?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
Besides bleach this can be used to clean up blood.
What are sani-wipes?
What is the document called that explains our exposure plan and where do you find it?
What is the bloodborne pathogen policy and or exposure control plan? In the filing cabinet in the front nurses office.
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here?
What is a sharps container?
According to OSHA, PPE must be replaced when this happens.
What is becomes contaminated or torn?
This procedure which includes putting down absorbent materials, should be used when cleaning a blood spill to prevent splashing.
What is covering the spill with paper towels (and pouring disinfectant) or using a spill kit?
An exposure incident is reported to these people.
Who is the Nursing Supervisor, Department Director and Health Officer?
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 done immediately if you have someone else's blood on you.
What is wash with soap and water and notify supervisor.
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?