Bloodborne pathogen - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care? a. Ask the victim first if they have any communicable diseases. b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care. c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier when in contact with the victim. d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care. - D A 12-year-old child at a swim meet grabs their ch...

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HAZWOPER 40 - Lesson 24: Bloodborne Pathogens: Revisions and Additions to OSHA Standards Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Lesson Description - Answer- Because occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens from accidental sharps injuries in healthcare and other occupational settings continues to be a serious problem, OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) was modified to more precisely, and in greater detail, describe OSHA's requirement for employers to identify, eva...

Make available post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to any occupationally exposed worker who experiences an exposure incident - no cost to the worker documenting route of exposure testing for HBV and HIV offer counseling, etc. diagnosis must remain confidential Protections from OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard - standard's requirements state what employers must do to protect workers who are occupationally exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material What does OSHA s...

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HAZWOPER 40 - Lesson 24: Bloodborne Pathogens: Revisions and Additions to OSHA Standards Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Lesson Description - Answer- Because occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens from accidental sharps injuries in healthcare and other occupational settings continues to be a serious problem, OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) was modified to more precisely, and in greater detail, describe OSHA's requirement for employers to identify, eva...

Medical and Training Records - Employers also have an obligation to maintain worker medical and training records. The employer also must maintain a sharps injury log. . Labels and Signs to Communicate Hazards - Warning labels must be affixed to containers of regulated waste; containers of contaminated reusable sharps; refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious material; other containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or other potentially infectious ...

HCMA112 BPT Bloodborne Pathogens Training The employer provides PPE. - true The three major viral threats are? - HIV, HBV and HCV One million people in the US are living with HIV - true How many injections are needed for a complete hepatitis B immunization series? - three Dispose of contaminated sharps, such as glass or needles that have come into ontact with blood in a red biohazzard bag. - false The needle stick safety and prevention act requires the use of safer needles and...

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 procedure...