Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Practice Test & Answers

1. Which is not an example of a bloodborne pathogen engineering control?*
- Disposable (single use) gloves
- An autoclave
- Self-sheathing needles
- Splash guards
2. The appropriate way to dispose of a used needle is to:*
- Recap it
- Deposit it into a sharps container
- Bend or break it so that others know it has been used
- None of the above
3. Which of the following may be used in contaminated workspaces?*
- Petroleum-based hand creams
- Lip balm
- Non-petroleum based hand cream
- Cosmetics
4. Which is an example of practicing Universal Precautions?*
- Use PPE when interacting with any patient, regardless of whether or not they are known to have an infection
- Use PPE only when interacting with patients who have laboratory evidence of infection
- Use PPE only when interacting with patients who are suspected of having an infection
- Use PPE only when interacting with patients who have bodily fluids on them
5. The importance of Personal protective equipment (PPE) is for:*
- Preventing medical equipment from getting wet out in the medical field
- Keeping personal property safe from theft
- Preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens
- Keeps blood vials safe from contamination
6. Which is an example of a blood borne pathogen exposure incident?*
- Unanticipated contact with blood
- Slipping on a wet floor
- An allergic reaction to latex gloves
- A patient falling out of bed
7. Which lists the proper order for cleaning a blood spill?*
- Use an absorbent towel to wipe up all visible blood, clean the area of the spill with a detergent solution, wipe down the area after a 15 minute contact time, wash your hands, put on gloves and other PPE, spray the area with a bleach solution and let dry
- Put on gloves and other PPE, use an absorbent towel to wipe up all visible blood, clean the area of the spill with a detergent solution, spray the area with a bleach solution and let dry, wipe down the area after a 15 minute contact time, wash your hands
- Put on gloves and other PPE, clean the area of the spill with a detergent solution, wipe down the area after a 15 minute contact time, spray the area of the spill with a bleach solution and let dry, wash your hands, use an absorbent towel to wipe up all visible blood
- Put on gloves and other PPE, clean the area of the spill with a detergent solution, use an absorbent towel to wipe up all visible blood, wash your hands, spray the area with a bleach solution, wipe down the area after a 15 minute contact time
8. Whose responsibility is it to prevent blood borne pathogen exposure?*
- The employee
- The employer
- The employee's immediate supervisor
- All of the above
9. To reduce the risk of blood borne pathogen exposure, employees should:*
- Attend training sessions
- Provide his/her own PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Avoid the rooms of patients who are known to have bloodborne pathogens.
- All of the above
10. How soon should you be evaluated if you have a blood borne pathogen exposure?*
- Within 1-2 months
- Within 1-2 days
- Within 12 hours
- Within 1-2 hours

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