Barbicide Test Bloodborne Pathogens 3

Question 1

What is post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in the context of bloodborne pathogen exposure?

Accepted Answer

Antiretroviral medications taken after a potential HIV exposure to prevent infection

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A vaccine given before occupational exposure to prevent infection

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A cleaning protocol used after a blood spill in the salon

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A government report filed after an exposure incident

Question 2

When cleaning up a blood spill on a work surface, what is the correct order of steps?

Accepted Answer

Put on gloves, remove visible blood, apply an EPA-registered disinfectant, dispose of materials properly

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Disinfect first, then remove visible blood, then wash hands

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Wipe the surface with a dry cloth, then rinse with water

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Spray disinfectant, leave for 30 seconds, and wipe away

Question 3

What type of disinfectant is considered effective against bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and HBV?

Accepted Answer

An EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant with demonstrated efficacy against HIV and HBV

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Any soap or detergent product

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Rubbing alcohol at any concentration

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Vinegar-based natural disinfectants

Question 4

How often does OSHA require bloodborne pathogen training for employees with occupational exposure?

Accepted Answer

Annually, and when new tasks or procedures affect exposure risk

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Once when first hired, with no further training required

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Every five years

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Only when a new disease outbreak occurs

Question 5

What is the approximate statistical risk of contracting HIV from a single needlestick with an HIV-positive source?

Accepted Answer

About 0.3%

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About 30%

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About 10%

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About 3%

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) required by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

To outline procedures to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens

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To document client complaints about services performed

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To list all chemical products used in the salon

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To provide emergency evacuation routes for the workplace

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'engineering controls' used to reduce bloodborne pathogen exposure in a salon?

Accepted Answer

Physical devices such as sharps containers and self-sheathing needles that isolate the hazard

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Workplace rules prohibiting eating near workstations

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Training programs that teach employees safe work practices

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Personal protective equipment like gloves and masks