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Bloodborne Pathogens
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Undergraduate 1
05/10/2011

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OPIM
Definition
other potentially infectious material
Term
bloodborne pathogens
Definition
germs transmitted from one person to another through contact with blood or OPIM
Term
Good Samaritans
Definition
first aid a person voluntarily give to another person
Term
Occupational Exposure
Definition
a reasonable anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane,or parenteral contact with blood or OPIM that may result from the performance of employee's duties
Term
needlestick safety and prevention act
Definition
required emplyers to identify, evaluate, and implement safer medical devices
Term
Engineering controls
Definition
devices that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogen hazard from the workplace
Term
Sharps
Definition
general term for any device or item that may accidentally penetrate the skin of a person handling it
Term
Sharps container
Definition
a container that is leakproof, resistant to puncture or other damage, able to be securely closed and labeled with a biohazard warning allowing safe disposal of used sharps
Term
Eye wash station
Definition
used to flush a substance that has splashed in the eyes
Term
Work practice controls
Definition
controls that reduce likelihood of exposure by altering the manner in which a task is performed
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decontamination
Definition
the uses of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate,or destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item so that it is no longer infectious
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Sterilize
Definition
means to use a chemical or physical procedure to destroy all microbial life onthe item
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Regulated Waste
Definition
blood or OPIM,items with dried blood, contaminated sharps, and lab specimens containing blood or OPIM
Term
Universal Biohazard Symbol
Definition
used to mark all containers intended for disposal of potentially infectious material
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Personal Protective Equipment
Definition
consists of barriers such as gloves, jumpsuits or aprons, eye shields or goggles, face masks or face shields, and caps and booties that are worn to protect from exposure to blood and OPIM
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body Substance isolation (BSI)
Definition
an apporach which defines all body fluids and substances as infectious
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Exposure incident
Definition
an exposure to blood or OPIM
Term
Exposure report form
Definition
a required form documenting an exposure incident that is kept in the employee's file
Term
Exposure control plan
Definition
required by OSHA for employers to have a plan to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens
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universal precautions
Definition
treat all body fluids as potential pathogens
Term
1 week
Definition
hepatitis B is able to survive at least ____ in dried blood on environmental surfaces or contaminated instruments
Term
10 common OSHA citations:
Definition
1.Pipetting blood specimens
2.Recapping of needles
3.Rewashing gloves used for phlebotomy
4.Improper handling of urine specimens contaminated with occult blood
5.Storing food, beverage and blood in same refrigerator
6.Non-removal of lab coat prior to re-entry into another area
7.Carrying prepared used needles to a sharps container because one was not provided in the immediate area
8.Trainer information doesn't exist or is minimal
9.Non-existent post evaluation & following of needle sticks
10.HepB vaccinations administered at a charge to employees with the employee paying the insurance deductible
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who needs OSHA training?
Definition
employees whose classification have exposure to blood and OPIM
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when blood gets in your eye...
Definition
go to eyewash station and wash for 20 mins
Term
employer's exposure control plan is required to...
Definition
identify which employees must receive bloodborne pathogen training
Term
five ways infectious diseases can be spread...
Definition
bloodborne, airborne, vector, indirect and direct
Term
engineering controls
Definition
eyewash stations are an example of...
Term
OPIM may include these human body fluids:
Definition
saliva, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk, amniotic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid
Term
common serious bloodborne pathogens that may be encountered in the workplace are:
Definition
hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, HIV which causes AIDS
Term
the risk of infection following an exposure to blood or another body fluid depends on may factors:
Definition
1.whether pathogens are present in the source blood or body fluid
2.The number of pathogens present
3.The type of injury or exposure-how the infectious material gets into your body
4.Your current health and immunization status
Term
HBV infections are a major cause of...
Definition
liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver cancer
Term
HBV is spread in the following ways:
Definition
By injection, through mucous membranes, through sexual activity and from infected mother to newborn at birth
Term
HBV can be spread by sharing such personal items as
Definition
a razor, toothbrush, or drug paraphernalia like needles and syringes
Term
HBV is not transmitted through casual contact which includes the following:
Definition
1.sharing a meal, utensils, or drinking glass
2.kissing, hugging or touching
3.being around someone who sneezes or coughs
4.sharing a phone or bathroom
Term
HCV infection may result from
Definition
unclean tattoo or body piercing tools, sharing toothbrushes or razors or any other item contaminated with blood
Term
symptoms of hcv are:
Definition
fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, anxiety, weight loss
Term
there is currently no vaccine available for
Definition
hcv and no cure
Term
hiv is transmitted through:
Definition
blood, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk and other body fluids or OPIM if blood is present
Term
casual contact with those infected with HIV does not result in transmission, these are:
Definition
1.sharing a meal, utensils, or drinking glass
2.kissing, hugging, or touching
3.being around someone who sneezes or coughs
4.sharing a phone or bathroom
Term
symptoms of HIV are:
Definition
loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, skin rashes, swollen lymph nodes
Term
HIV can take many years to develop into
Definition
AIDS
Term
Prevention of HIV infection include the following:
Definition
regular handwashing, use of barriers, universal precautions
Term
warning labels are required to be prominently displayed on the following:
Definition
1.containers for waste that may contain contaminated materials
2.freezers and refrigerators used for blood or OPIM
3.Containers used to transport, ship, or store blood or OPIM
4.contaminated equipment until proper cleaning procedures are complete
5.Laundry bags used to hold and transport contaminated clothing
6.Entrances to places containing potentially infectious materials
Term
decontaminate equipment and working surfaces, bench tops, and floors with an approved disinfectant such as
Definition
10% bleach solution
Term
clothing that becomes contaminated with blood or OPIM must be...
Definition
put in laundry bags that are clearly labeled and color-coded to be sent to an approved laundry facility for cleaning
Term
any article of clothing that become contaminated with blood should be..
Definition
removed immediately and handled as carefully as any contaminated item
Term
if you are wearing prescription eyeglasses...
Definition
you must use side shields
Term
dispose of gloves...
Definition
in a biohazard container, and wash your hands
Term
if blood or OPIM splashes in your eyes or other mucous membranes...
Definition
flush area with running water for 20 minutes, report the exposure to your supv asap
Term
after receiving your repost your employer must do the following:
Definition
1.identify and document the person or other source of the blood or OPIM
2.Obtain consent to test the source person's blood and arrange for testing the person
3.arrange for you to have your blood tested if you consent
Term
your employer's Exposure Control Plan should do the following:
Definition
1.Identify the job positions and individuals to receive the training
2.Establish necessary engineering controls and work practice controls
3.specify PPE to be used
4.Require using universal precautions
5.State the opportunity for hepB vaccination
6.Include other measures appropriate for your specific work environment
Term
exposure control plan must be reviewed and updated
Definition
at least annually
Term
tb is spread
Definition
when a person inhales the tb pathogen
Term
the tb pathogen can live
Definition
up to 1 1/2 hours outside the body
Term
the symptoms of TB are:
Definition
weight loss, fever, night sweats, weakness
Term
TB can be cured by
Definition
a combination of several different antibiotics
Term
ways to avoid getting the flu infection:
Definition
1.hand hygiene
2.respiratory hygiene
3.social distancing
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