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What is the term when you accidentally puncture yourself with a syringe in a hospital?
It's normally called a needle stick, or an occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
What infections can be transmitted by giving first aid?
Any blood-borne or saliva-borne pathogens can be transmitted to the unwary.
Is blood the only bodily fluid that can carry bloodborne pathogens?
no not all, blood-borne pathogens are typically found in the blood stream and any bodily fluid that can contain blood can contain a blood borne pathogen. these include urine, feces, saliva, sperm, vaginal secretions, and even tears.
Which two blood borne pathogen diseases are specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.1030 Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens?
HIV and HBV
What is the formula for germicide that is sufficient to kill blood-borne pathogens?
1 ounce
What are four infectious body fluids that can blood borne pathogens?
Mucus, Urine, Semen, and Cerebrospinal fluid.
Is bleach able to destroy blood transmitted diseases?
Bleach will kill most blood borne pathogens.
Can blood borne pathogens enter your body through the mucus membranes?
false
What is the purpose of OSHAs Blood borne Pathogens standard?
To minimize or eliminate occupational exposure to disease-carrying microorganisms or pathogens that can be found in human blood and body fluids.
What is the role of OSHA in the clinical laboratory?
Exposure to Chemical Hazards. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
How do you protect against blood borne pathogens clean contaminated floors and other equipment and other surfaces with a 1-to-100 solution of bleach to water and then immediately wipe the items with s?
true
Which immunization does OSHA require that all employers make available free of charge to employees who have the potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens?
OSHA requires employers to make hepatitis B immunizations available free to employees who have a potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens.
