Training - Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Aptiva Bloodborne Pathogens & Infectious Diseases
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What are Blood Borne Pathogens? *

Diseased cells related to congenital conditions Partial fragments of cancer cell DNA Micro-organisms that are present in human blood or other fluids Lipids ingested via non-saturated oils A Canadian Hockey team famous for drawing blood

What steps do OSHA regulations require? *

Prevention, Compliance, Offer Vaccination, Communication, Recordkeeping Prevention, Implementation, Hesitation, Degradation Hand washing, holding breath Evaluation of the situation for diseases You can't prevent diseases

What Items should Home Health Clinicians carry? *

Soap & Clean Dry Towel, Gloves, Eye Shield, Alcohol based Hand Sanitzor, Alcohol Wipes Lab Coat and Protective Booties Alcohol Wipes and Clean Syringes Mylar Hazmat Suit with Respirator Bleach in Gallon Bottles

If you become aware of a contaminated "sharp" such as a needle, you should... *

Ignore it - it's really not a big deal Attempt to recap it, or break off the needle so its not too sharp Wear gloves, do not recap, move to a protected container, communicate with care team Ask the patient what, why and where the drug was taken

If exposed to Blood, take the following steps... *

Wash the affected area with soap and water, use an anti-microbial alcohol sanitizer if appropriate Flush the nose, mouth or skin with water Irrigate eyes with clean water or sterile saline Report the Incident to Aptiva All of Above

Are all Aptiva clinicians required to get the Hep B Vaccine? *

Yes No

What factors help reduce the spread of the flu? *

Avoid homebound people who are most likely to be carriers Wash your hair a lot and get a flu shot every five years Get the flu vaccination, wash your hands frequently, cough into the crook of your elbow Don't travel to foreign locations known to have a lot of bird flu

According to NIOSH, which Items Constitute Personal Protective Equipment? *

Gown, mask, small caliber side arms Alcohol wipes and soap and water Maintaining a large radius of sterile cloth surrounding the patient Gloves, Masks, Eye Protection, Gowns or Aprons, Resuscitation Mouthpieces

What are post-exposure steps for evaluation & follow-up? *

Yoga and mediation to remain calm, night sweats, fear and crying Document the exposure incident, collect and test blood, counseling, evaluation of reported illness There is nothing you can do, so just ignore it

IF you feel you've been exposed, contact... *

every nurse and doctor you know to get all the best advice the person who exposed you to find out what they did Aptiva immediately for information and assistance the CDC, OSHA and NIOSH, but don't bother doing anything

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