1. Which of the following are potential routes of entry for bloodborne pathogens?

1. 1. Which of the following are potential routes of entry for bloodborne pathogens? A. Mucous memrane of the eye B. Dermatitis on the hands C. Cut with a contaminated sharp object D. All of the above

2. 2. If blood or potentially infectious material contacts a cut on your hand, your first response should be: • Find out the infectious status of the source blood • Report the incident to your supervisor • Wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water, then report the incident • Go to the emergency room

3. 3. There are no reported cases in which HIV was transmitted by saliva, tears or perspiration. • True • False

4. 4. What is the single most important reason for healthcare workers to practice good hand hygiene? • To remove visible soiling from hands • To prevent transfer of bacteria from the home to the hospital • To prevent transfer of bacteria from the hospital to the home • To prevent infections that patients acquire in the hospital

5. 5. When a procedure is likely to produce a splash, aerosols or droplets of blood, you must wear: • Safety glasses • A mask that covers your nose and mouth • A respirator • Any combination of facial protection that will cover your eyes, nose and mouth

6. 6. Universal Precautions do not apply to urine under any circumstances. • True • False

7. 7. How often should you clean your hands after touching a PATIENT’S INTACT SKIN (for example, when measuring a pulse or blood pressure)? A. Always B. Often C. Sometimes D. Never

8. 8. Handwashing is not necessary if gloves have been worn. • True • False

9. 9. Which bloodborne disease can be prevented through vaccination? • HBV and HCV • HBV • HIV • HCV • None of the above

10. 10. Which of the following must be disposed of in a SHARPS container? • Pasteur pipettes contaminated with blood • Scalpel blades • Needles with syringes attached • Used blood tube holders • B & C only • All of the above 

11. 11. HIV is considerably more persistent and more easily contacted than HBV. • True • False

12. 12. Which of the following bloodborne diseases has the highest rate of chronic infection? • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis C