Microorganisms 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/Universal Precautions?
100
One of the most important ways to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
What is handwashing?
100
A 1:10 mixture of this solution can be used for decontamination if no commercial disinfect is available.
What is bleach?
100
Symptoms of ___ may include: mild flu like symptoms, fatigue, stomach pain, loss of appetite, nausea, jaundice and/or dark urine
What is Hepatitis B Virus?
200
HIV attacks the body's immune system weakening it so it cannot fight other deadly diseases. One of these diseases is fatal with no known cure.
What is AIDs? Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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 firefighter from an exposure and should be worn during clean-up.
What are personal protective equipment (PPE)?
200
When disinfecting with a spray - it should stay on the surface for ___ minutes.
What is 10 minutes
200
The federal agency that has developed the Bloodborne Pathogens standards.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
300
Three Common bloodborne pathogens.
What is HIV, Hep B, & Hep C?
300
Who would you contact if you may have been exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens or a needle stick
What is our Designated Officer?
300
PPE or other materials dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
300
The recommended length of time you should wash your hands.
What is 20-30 seconds?
300
There is no cure for Hep B but all members are offered the Hep B _____________ when they first join the fire department.
What is the Hep B Vaccine Series?
3 shots - 1st one, 1 month later 2 shot and 3rd one 6 months later.
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
The length of time the Hep B virus can survive in dried blood.
What is up to 7 days?
400
The piece of healthcare equipment that is frequently used but rarely disinfected.
What is a stethoscope?
400
The medical science behind tracking and controlling diseases is called ______________.
What is epidemiology?
500
____ is bloodborne, common among IV drug users and more likely to develop into the chronic form?
What is Hepatitis C?
500
The number of exposures it takes to become infected with HIV, Hepatitis B or C virus.
What is one?
500
Overhauling at a structure fire or at motor vehicle crash a firefighter may find ______ that cause an exposure.
What are needles?
500
Clean your hands this way if soap and water is not available.
What is use alcohol-based hand sanitizers??
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 _____________.