QUESTION:What is a main reason for reporting bloodborne pathogen exposures as soon as possible?POSSIBLE ANSWERS:Preventing exposure from spreading to other employees.Maintaining the confidentiality of the source individual.Decontaminating and cleaning the area in a timely manner.Helping to address needed changes to the OSHA standard.

QUESTION:What is the first thing an employee should do if exposed to a bloodborne pathogen?POSSIBLE ANSWERS:See a doctor.Wash the exposed area.Consent to a blood test.Report the exposure.

QUESTION:When do workers have the highest risk of bloodborne pathogen exposure? Bloodborne pathogen exposure risk is highest for workers who must handle:POSSIBLE ANSWERS:Laboratory chemicals.Sharp objects.Corrosive materials.

True or False: Employees exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at NO RISK for serious or life-threatening illness.TrueFalse

OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Standard addresses all of the following EXCEPT:Exposure control plans and universal precautionsEmployee sick leave and paid time offEngineering and work practice controls and personal protective equipmentHepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up

Infection prevention and control programs should address risk management in relation to: (select five answers)1.Instruments and equipment2.The environment3.Diagnostic testing4.Visitors and carers4.Patients6.The delivery of health care