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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training
What happens in an exposure incident? - -an incident of contact with potentially infectious bodily
fluid
--must have infiltration of skin surface, mucous membranes or open skin break to be considered an
occupational exposure
-wash contact area thoroughly
-report all accidents involving blood o...
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Safety
Training
What happens in an exposure incident? - -an incident of contact with potentially infectious bodily
fluid
--must have infiltration of skin surface, mucous membranes or open skin break to be considered an
occupational exposure
-wash contact area thoroughly
-report all accidents involving blood or bodily fluids
-post-exposure medical evaluations are offered
What is the treatment success with HCV? - 45% (HCV1) to 75% (HCV2/3)
Describe HCV transmission. - IV drug use
unsafe medical procedures
-unsterile instruments
-reused needles
-needle sticks or cuts
What are the 3 bloodborne pathogens of primary concern? - Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C
virus (HCV), Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
What is the #1 mode of transmission of bloodborne pathogens? - accidental needlestick
What is the estimated survival on a surface of HBV, HCV, and HIV? - HBV: 7 days
HCV: 16hrs - 4 days
HIV: few hours
, What is the risk of picking up bloodborne pathogens from a surface? - low risk if standard
precautions are practiced
What is the risk of infection after a positive needlestick? - HBV - 30% if unvaccinated
HCV - 2%
HIV - 0.3%
How many people are infected with HBV? - one million
How infectious is HBV? - very
-1/3 no symptoms, 1/3 flu-like, 1/3 severe
-may cause liver disease, liver cancer, & death
-10% of infected people become infectious for life (active carriers)
What are the symptoms of HBV? - jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea,
vomiting
Is there a vaccine for HBV? - safe & effective vaccine is available
-many HCW are not vaccinated
What are the Hepatitis B markers? - HBsAg, Anti-HBc, Anti-HBs, Anti-HBe, HBeAg
Which HBV marker indicates an active infection? - HBsAg
What does IgG against HBc mean? - infected with HBV
What does IgG against HBs mean? - clears the virus
What does IgG against all HBV markers mean? - full recovery
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