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?
These individuals are covered by OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
What are employees who could be reasonably anticipated to have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials as a result of their job duties?
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 nitrile gloves?
The federal agency that has developed the Bloodborne Pathogens standards.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
All employees covered by the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard are offered this vaccination free of charge.
What is the Hepatitis B vaccine?
3 Common bloodborne pathogens.
What is HIV, Hep B, & Hep C?
These individuals are authorized to assist in First Aid/CPR until Emergency Medical Services arrive.
Who are certified first responders?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
This document explains our exposure plan and can be found here.
What is the bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan? Located in the small clinic room.
Employers need to train their employees on the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard this often.
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
This should be used to quickly respond to a major first aid incident.
What is a portable radio?
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Kits can be found here.
What is in the nursing closet?
This is done immediately if you have someone elses blood on you.
What is wash with soap and water and notify supervisor?
These can be used to help identify biohazards.
What are labels and signs?
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?
This PPE is required for responding to a first aid incident with life-threatening bleeding.
What is nitrile gloves, safety glasses, and a mask?
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?
Biohazard labels must be this color.
What is fluorescent orange or orange-red?