Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Practice Test & Answers

1. Which is not an example of a bloodborne pathogen engineering control?*

2. The appropriate way to dispose of a used needle is to:*

3. Which of the following may be used in contaminated workspaces?*

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:*

6. Which is an example of a blood borne pathogen exposure incident?*

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?*

9. To reduce the risk of blood borne pathogen exposure, employees should:*

10. How soon should you be evaluated if you have a blood borne pathogen exposure?*

Bloodborne Pathogens Practice Test