Bloodborne Pathogens: Quiz
Try testing yourself to see what you know about bloodborne pathogens. Circle TRUE or FALSE for each of the statements below. Answers appear at the bottom of the page.
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1) You don't need to take universal precautions if you know the person who's injured.
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True
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False
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2) Hepatitis B or C infection can be very serious and may lead to liver damage.
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True
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False
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3) Infected blood could enter your body through a hangnail.
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True
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False
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4) Work practice controls help employees protect themselves against infections.
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True
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False
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5) Disposable gloves can be reused if they're rinsed off.
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True
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False
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6) Bags marked with biohazard symbols may contain bloody objects.
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True
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False
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7) Sharp objects can be discarded in heavy-duty trash bags.
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True
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False
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8) Towels soaked in plain water are good for cleaning blood.
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True
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False
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9) You don't need to wash your hands if you've been wearing PPE while helping an injured person.
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True
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False
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10) Washing blood from your hands helps prevent infection.
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True
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False
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11) Work can resume at an accident scene as soon as the injured person has been treated.
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True
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False
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12) If someone is badly hurt, call 911, then tell your supervisor.
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True
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False
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Date Last Reviewed:
4/2/2003
Date Last Modified:
4/2/2003