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ASHI Bloodborne Pathogens Exam
Instructions: Read each of the questions carefully and then circle the letter of the correct
answer on the separate answer sheet provided. Please do not write on the exam.
1. Occupational exposure to blood or OPIM puts you at risk for:
a. HIV, HBV, HCV
b. Diabetes
c. Heart disease
d. Osteoporosis
2. Both blood and OPIM may contain:
a. Vinyl chloride
b. Cyanide
c. Bloodborne pathogens
d. Styrene
3. What is the first step following an exposure incident?
a. Medical evaluation
b. First aid
c. Notifying your supervisor
d. Making a medical appointment when convenient
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Assume that the blood and other body fluids from all persons are:
a. Safe when dry
b. Potentially infectious
c. Safe until proven otherwise
d. Not a source of infection
5. An example of an engineering control is:
a. Needleless systems
b. Contaminated sharps
c. Disposable gloves
d. Handwashing
6. Every workplace that has employees at risk for occupational exposure to blood or
OPIM must have:
a. A list of infection control products
b. A written emergency action plan
c. A written exposure control plan
d. A hazardous materials response team
7. When using soap and water to wash your hands, you should rub hands and fingers
together vigorously for at least:
a. 5 seconds
b. 15 seconds
c. 30 seconds
d. 60 seconds
8. To “observe universal precautions” means:
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To purchase insurance
To protect yourself from blood and OPIM
To produce immunity with a vaccine
To avoid harm or danger during travel
9. PPE that is dripping with blood or body fluids should be:
a. Discarded in the regular trash at work
b. Brought home and discarded in the regular trash
c. Washed and reused
d. Placed in a colored-coded container or container marked with a biohazard
symbol
10. The critical components to assure your health and well-being following an exposure
incident are:
a. Gloves, masks and gowns
b. Immediate first aid, confidential medical evaluation, and follow-up
c. Proper protective equipment, signs and labels, and engineering controls
d. Careful handling of contaminated laundry and hand hygiene
11. All PPE clothing and equipment should be:
a. Mismatched
b. Available in one size
c. Washed in soap and water
d. Properly fit, comfortable and clean.
12. The Hepatitis B vaccine prevents:
a. Hepatitis B disease
b. Hepatitis C disease
c. HIV/AIDS
d. Needlesticks
13. Containers used to store, transport or ship blood or OPIM must be marked with a
biohazard symbol or placed in a:
a. Black bag
b. Red bag
c. Orange bag
d. Clear bag
14. To ensure that the disinfectant used is effective, equipment and surfaces that are
“grossly contaminated” should be cleaned up first with:
a. Alcohol
b. Diluted household bleach
c. A soap and water solution
d. Registered antimicrobial products
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