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: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: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

One of the OSHA's recommendations when coming in contact with bodily fluids, skin or blood is to:Question 20Select one:a.none of theseb.inform your supervisor but calling the doctor is not necessaryc.no need to inform anyone, just wash the affected aread.inform your supervisor and contact the doctor as soon as possible

Standard precaution recommendations apply to which of the following? Only patients with diagnosed infections Only blood and body fluids with visible blood All body fluids including sweat All patients receiving care in hospitals