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Infection Prevention Flashcards

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  1. A practitioner sustains a needlestick from a used needle. What is the FIRST step?

    Answer: Wash the site with soap and water

    Immediate washing with soap and water is the recommended first aid after a needlestick.

  2. When HIV post-exposure prophylaxis is indicated after an occupational exposure, when should it ideally begin?

    Answer: Within 2 hours

    PEP works best when started within hours and should begin no later than 72 hours after exposure.

  3. Which bloodborne pathogen carries the HIGHEST transmission risk after a needlestick from an infected source?

    Answer: Hepatitis B

    HBV transmission risk can reach about 30% versus roughly 1.8% for HCV and 0.3% for HIV.

  4. Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, the hepatitis B vaccine must be offered to at-risk employees:

    Answer: Within 10 working days of assignment, at no cost

    Employers must offer the HBV vaccine free within 10 working days of initial assignment.

  5. How long can hepatitis B virus remain infectious on environmental surfaces at room temperature?

    Answer: At least 7 days

    HBV can survive in dried blood on surfaces for at least 7 days.

  6. How often must OSHA bloodborne pathogens training be given to employees with occupational exposure?

    Answer: At least annually

    OSHA requires training at initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.

  7. An employee declines the hepatitis B vaccine. What does OSHA require?

    Answer: Signing a declination form

    Employees may decline but must sign the OSHA-mandated declination statement and can still get the vaccine later.