Microbes, Pathogens, & Viruses...Oh My
EMERGENCY
Personal Protective Equipment
Symptoms and Risk Factors
Potpourri
100
Microorganism that will cause illness or disease in the human body.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
100
This is an approach to treat all human blood and bodily fluids as if they are infectious.
What is standard precautions?
100
One of the most important ways to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
What is handwashing?
100
75% of people with this condition do not exhibit any signs and symptoms.
What is Hepatitis C?
100
A 1:10 mixture of this solution can be used for decontamination.
What is bleach?
200
Form of Hepatitis which there is a vaccination.
What is Hepatitis B?
200
This form needs to be completed if there is an exposure, injury or illness that is work related.
What is an incident form?
200
Used to protect hands from an exposure and should be worn during clean-up.
What are gloves?
200
Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, is a sign of what disease?
What is Hepatitis B?
200
The federal agency that has developed the Bloodborne Pathogens standards.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
300
3 Common bloodborne pathogens.
What is HIV, Hep B, & Hep C?
300
Immediately following exposure to a bloodborne pathogen, you should do this.
What is wash the affected area with soap and water.
300
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
300
Night sweats, weight loss, fever, fatigue, and muscle or joint pain can be signs of this infection.
What is HIV?
300
This document explains what employees need to do when an exposure occurs.
What is exposure control plan?
400
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
400
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here?
What is a sharps container?
400
PPE can be used to interrupt the transmission of pathogens. _______ are recommended to provide additional precautions beyond standard precautions. This includes contact, droplet, and airborne precautions.
What are transmission-based precautions.
400
Injection drug abuse accounts for 60% of _____ cases in the US.
What is HCV?
400
_________ are policies and programs that manage and support the infection prevention program. This includes promoting and providing vaccinations, developing training programs, and implementing cough etiquette strategies.
What are administrative controls?
500
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?
500
The number of exposures it takes to become infected with HIV, Hepatitis B or C virus.
What is one?
500
Clean your hands this way if soap and water or a restroom is not available.
What is use alcohol-based hand rubs?
500
Persons at higher risk for this infection include those who engage in risky behaviors (drug abuse, unprotected sexual encounters), and those with preexisting health conditions that affect the immune system.
What is HIV?
500
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?