Preventing Bloodborne Infections Preventing Transmission, Protecting Yourself (VCCM273B-T)

The main bloodborne infection of concern is _______________________.

HIV, HBV, HCV

The fundamental concept of both Standard Precautions and Universal Precautions is _____________.

Placing a barrier between yourself and the patient

The CDC recommends ____________ if you may potentially come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials on the job.

Hepatitis B vaccination

The Universal Precautions are based on the idea that ________.

All patients must be treated as possible carriers of bloodborne pathogens

Accidental exposure applies to any of the following ______.

Mucous membranes

Blood

Body fluids

After a puncture wound or broken skin or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious fluids, the first step is to __________________.

Wash the exposed area immediately

If you are exposed, you are entitled to __________________, free of charge.

Evaluation by a doctor

Confidential medical counseling

Blood test

The primary and most commonly used barrier against bloodborne pathogens are ___________.

Gloves

Personal protective equipment includes all of the following ___________.

Gloves

Gowns

Eyewear

General purpose utility gloves are __________.

Used for cleaning procedures

Sterile latex gloves are usually used for _____________________.

Invasive procedures

Gloves should be changed under all of the following conditions ___________.

They become ineffective due to sweat

Before removing masks and eyewear

If they have become torn

To prevent accidental contamination of your face when removing protective masks and eyewear, which step comes first?

Removing gloves

Protective eyewear should be handled by _________.

The arms

The PPE that is used when there is a risk of splashes of potentially infectious materials is ____________.

Gown