DANB DANB Sharps Safety & Exposure Control 2

Question 1

After a blood exposure incident, which federal agency provides post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidelines for dental healthcare workers?

Accepted Answer

CDC

Answer

The CDC provides updated guidelines for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following occupational blood or body fluid exposures in healthcare settings including dentistry.

Question 2

Which bloodborne pathogen poses the HIGHEST risk of transmission after a single needlestick exposure?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B (HBV)

Answer

Hepatitis B has the highest transmission risk after a needlestick at 6–30%, compared to HCV at 1.8% and HIV at 0.3%, making HBV vaccination critical for dental workers.

Question 3

An Exposure Control Plan (ECP) in a dental office must be reviewed and updated:

Accepted Answer

At least annually and when tasks or procedures change

Answer

OSHA requires the Exposure Control Plan to be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever new tasks, procedures, or employee positions are added that affect exposure risk.

Question 4

What does the term 'engineering controls' refer to in the context of sharps safety?

Accepted Answer

Physical devices that isolate or remove hazards, such as retractable needles

Answer

Engineering controls are physical devices or equipment — such as retractable needles, needle recapping devices, and sharps containers — that eliminate or minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Question 5

Who is responsible for providing hepatitis B vaccination to dental employees at risk of occupational exposure?

Accepted Answer

The employer, at no cost to the employee

Answer

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, employers must offer hepatitis B vaccination series to all employees at occupational risk, at no cost to the employee.

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DANB DANB Sharps Safety & Exposure Control 2