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Bloodborne Pathogens - Hepatitis A, B, C, and HIV

1. Which of the following can survive in dried blood for up to seven days?

A. Hepatitis A virus B. Hepatitis B virus C. Hepatitis C virus D. Human Immunodeficiency virus

2. Transmission of Hepatitis C is most common by:

A. Sharing needles or personal items that may have infected blood on them B. Sexual transmission C. Tattooing D. Blood transfusions

3. Nurses should be aware that one of the most dangerous aspects of Hepatitis C is that 80% of persons infected show no symptoms until the disease is quite progressed.

A. True B. False

4. Bloodborne pathogens such as HBV and HIV can be transmitted through contact with infected human blood and other potentially infectious body fluids such as:

A. Cerebrospinal fluid B. Pleural fluid C. Saliva D. All of the above

5. Nurses should be conscious that infected blood can enter a person's system through:

A. Abrasions B. Acne C. Sunburn or blisters D. All of the above

6. Bloodborne pathogens may be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth.

A. True B. False

7. When cleaning up a spill of blood, a nurse can carefully cover the spill with paper towels or rags, then gently pour a solution of bleach over the towels or rags, and leave it for at least:

A. 2 minutes B. 5 minutes C. 10 minutes D. 30 minutes

8. In an emergency first aid situation involving blood or potentially infectious materials, nurses should always use Universal Precautions and try to minimize their exposure by wearing gloves and/or any other barrier devices that are available.

A. True B. False

9. If a nurse is exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials, they should:

A. Wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and running water with nonabrasive, antibacterial soap. B. If blood is splashed in the eye or any other mucous membrane, flush the affected area with running water for at least 15 minutes. C. Report the exposure to their case manager as soon as possible. D. All of the above.

10. All of the following pertain to the Hepatitis B vaccine, except for:

A. There is no minimum age for vaccination. B. The vaccine is not not safe during pregnancy. C. The vaccine is given through three shots over a period of several months. D. All three shots are needed to be fully protected.

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