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Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge on bloodborne diseases, personal protective measures, and HIPAA regulations with our comprehensive quiz designed for healthcare professionals. This quiz will help ensure you're well-informed and compliant with safety guidelines.

Explore key concepts related to bloodborne pathogens.
Learn about personal hygiene and protective equipment.
Understand the importance of HIPAA regulations in healthcare.

63 Questions16 MinutesCreated by CaringNurse42

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Which of the following are the two most prevalent Bloodborne diseases in the United States?

Hepatitis B and Mononucleosis

HIV and Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis and Mononucleosis

HIV and Hepatitis B

There is a vaccine available that can prevent infection from Hepatitis C and HIV

True

False

You may not eat, drink, apply cosmetics, lip balm nor handle contact lenses where there is a potential for exposure?

True

False

All types of gloves can be reused after an exposure incident if they are decontaminated?

True

False

Used needles or sharps should never be bent, sheared, or broken; they should be disposed of in?

Waste basket

Puncture resistant container

Garbage bags

Personal Protective Equipment can help guard against infection by Bloodborne Pathogens?

True

False

What is the most important personal hygiene practice for preventing infection from Bloodborne disease?

Gargling with disinfectant

Hand washing

Cleaning fingernails daily

What color must be used as the "background" on Biohazard Warning Labels?

Yellow

Red/Orange

Black

Topic: HIPAA

Telling your husband about a client’s condition along with her name and other identifying information is not a HIPAA violation.

True

False

PHI includes all health information that is used or disclosed, except in oral form.

True

False

The patien'ts telephone number is an example of PHI.

True

False

You are permitted to discuss the client’s condition with a coworker during the change of a shift.

True

False

The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects a client’s fundamental right to privacy and confidentiality

True

False

Protected Health Information is anything that connects a patient to his or her health information.

True

False

It is permissible to disclose PHI without authorization in the case of reporting abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.

True

False

You can receive personal fines for disclosing information about an individual.

True

False

Topic: Elder Abuse and Neglect

Our knowledge of elder abuse is limited since those involved often have done a good job of keeping it secret.

True

False

If you position an elder incorrectly or force them to eat, you are physically abusing that person.

True

False

It is never acceptable to restrain an elder, chemically or physically, for purposes of discipline or convenience.

True

False

When an elder is treated like a child or an infant, they are being psychologically abused.

True

False

Withholding adequate fluids or physical therapy or false teeth from a senior is considered physical neglect.

True

False

When elders use their call bells inappropriately, you are not neglecting them if you take your time answering their calls.

True

False

You are neglecting an elder if you leave them on the toilet for an extended period of time, even if you got busy and just forgot.

True

False

You should suspect abuse if a family seeks care that does not fully meet the needs of an elder with financial means.

True

False

Family members are most often the abusers outside healthcare facilities.

True

False

Dehydration, decubitus ulcers and poor personal hygiene may be signs of physical neglect.

True

False

Physical abuse should be suspected if the elder and caregiver give conflicting accounts of the cause of an elder’s injury.

True

False

When you witness abuse, your primary concern is to report the abuser to prevent the abuse from happening again.

True

False

Topic: Hand Hygiene

What is the minimum time you wash your hands

5 to 10 seconds

20-30 seconds

30-40 seconds

60 seconds or more

Hand washing is the most important means for preventing the spread of infection

True

False

Alcohol hand sanitizers should be at least 60 percent alcohol

True

False

I should wash my hands:

Before and after giving care to my client

After taking care of my patient and before preparing food

After I remove my gloves

All of the above

None of the above

I should turn off the water lever with my elbow or a disposable paper towel

True

False

Artificial nails or extenders should not be worn when I am providing care to my patients.

True

False

When using alcohol-based hand sanitizers, I should

Apply at least 1/2 teaspoons on the palm of my hand

Rub my hands together covering all surfaces of my hand until they're dry

Both A and B

None of the above

I should wash my hands after assisting my client into bed

True

False

I don't need to wash my after I blow my nose

True

False

I should wash my hands after I take my client's temperature

True

False

Topic: Alzheimer's Disease

Which statement is NOT correct

AD is a form of dementia that makes a person unable to carry out daily activities

AD is a progressive, degenerative brain disease

AD symptoms usually begin suddenly

AD is characterized by memory loss, language deterioration, poor judgement, and indifferent attitudes

Behavior if often worse at night

True

False

A daily walk may reduce wandering

True

False

During episodes of agitation, choose three things you can do that might help

Argue

Make calm positive statements

Offer choices between two options

Say "I'm sorry you are upset, I will stay until you feel better"

It is important to focus on things the AD client can still do and enjoy

True

False

Serenity and stability reduce behavior problems

True

False

You would be surprised to find your AD client having an outburst or cursing or threatening language

True

False

When a client exhibits a difficult behavior, the first thing you should do is look for

Family

Reason

Nurse

Supervisor

It doesn't do any good to try and love or reassure a client with AD

True

False

Topic: PPE

What does PPE stand for

Gloves can be reused

True

False

What do you check for when putting on gloves?

What should you do with your gown after use

Wash your hands

Before putting on gloves

After taking off mask, gown and gloves

After securing a biohazard bag

Use germicidal wipes on your hands before working with client

False

True

Clean the stethoscope before use

True

False

To disinfection an area, wipe the surface with a germicidal wipe until completely wet, then:

Allow to dry on its own

Blow dry with a hair dryer

Blow on the area to help it dry

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