OSHA Part 3: Biohazard Definitions for Medicine Students

patient

PPE

blood and other bodily fluids

contaminated

contact

periodically

Activities followed by handwashing:

- before and after _____________ contact

- after removing _______

- after handling _________ and other ________ __________

- when visibly ______________ with blood

- before leaving patient ____________ area

- ____________ during the day when handling bodily fluids

antiseptic soap

Wet hands and apply _______________ soap

10-15 seconds

Vigorously wash hands in a downward circular motion for at least _____ - ______ seconds (30 seconds is even better)

fingers

under fingernails

wrists

Wash well between __________ and ______ _____________ and up the ___________

moderate

Rinse well with a _________________ stream of water

paper towel

faucet

Dry thoroughly with a _________ __________ and use the towel to turn off the __________

antimicrobial detergent

water

50%

1 minute

When contaminated with bodily fluids:

- wash with a good liquid _____________ ______________ soap

- rinse well with _____________

- apply a solution of _____% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol - leave on the skin for at least _____ minute

- wash again with the liquid soap and rinse with water

sharps

What is the most common route of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

re-cap

Never do what to a needle?

needlestick

cuts from sharp instruments

broken glass

cuts from scalpels/blades

What are 4 ways exposure may occur through?

sharps

Avoid using __________ if possible

bent, recapped, broken, or removed

Contaminated needles should not be ________, _____________, ___________, or __________

receptacle

tongs

Sweep contaminated broken glass into a hard-sided _______________. Use _________ to pick up

decontaminate

Store reusable sharps so that they are clearly visible. ________________ as soon as possible

biohazard

Store and dispose of sharps in a puncture resistant, leakproof, and closable __________________ containers

full

Locate sharps container close to the area of use and discard them before they are _______

closed and locked

When transporting sharps container, how must they be prior to removal?

secondary

If there is a risk of leakage from the sharps container, use a _____________ container which must be labeled, sealable, and impervious to leakage

specimens

laundry bags

contaminated equipment for repair

regulated waste

fridge/freezers

phlebotomy trays

blood product containers

Biohazard labeling: (7)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What is a barrier worn to protect skin clothing, and mucous membranes?

employers

Who are responsible for providing correct size PPE?

wash your hands

Even though you wear gloves, you must still do what?

gloves

mask

gowns

face shields

eyewear

ventilation devices

Types of personal protective equipment:

inside

The exposed side of your PPE should be turned which way?

removed

decontaminated

disposed

Used personal protective equipment should be ______________, ________________, and ______________ of properly

gloves

What is the number one personal protective equipment?

fluid or tissue

infectious material

exposure

working

When selecting which PPE:

- type of _______ or _________ involved

- potential exposure volume of _______________ material

- probable route of ____________

- overall ________________ conditions

N95

Which PPE for airborne precautions?

gloves and gown

Which PPE for contact precautions?

surgical mask

Which PPE for droplet?