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Blood on instruments or equipment cannot infect you because air kills HIV and HBV.
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True
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False
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What parts of the body may be affected by tuberculosis? |
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Lungs and spine.
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Lungs and kidneys.
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Lungs only.
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Many parts of the body.
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What is the first step in cleaning up a blood spill?
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Wipe up the spill with a towel and dispose of the towel.
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Apply a germicide or bleach mixed with water.
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Put on protective gloves.
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Allow the surface to air dry completely.
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4.
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A needlestick with an HIV-contaminated needle is more likely to infect you than a needlestick with an HBV-contaminated needle.
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True
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False
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5.
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OSHA has introduced rules based on guidelines developed by the CDC that are designed to protect you from bloodborne infections.
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True
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False
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Which skin test result is an indication of TB infection?
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Skin redness.
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Induration of 10 millimeters or larger.
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Absence of skin redness.
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Absence of induration.
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Specimen containers with blood or other blood or other body fluids should be marked with the biohazard label.
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True
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False
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Regular eyeglasses provide adequate eye protection if the lenses are made of glass, not plastic.
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True
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False
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Which activity can spread HIV or HBV from one person to another outside of work?
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Using a toilet.
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Having sex.
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Using a public telephone.
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Shaking hands.
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10.
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Most persons infected with HIV recover completely within a few months.
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True
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False
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11.
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Which statement is true about multi-drug resistant tuberculosis?
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It is more difficult to cure.
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It can be caused by quitting TB medications too soon.
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It can increase the time a person is infectious.
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All of the above.
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What mode of transmission has accounted for most documented cases of occupational transmission of HIV?
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Puncture would from contaminated sharps.
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Skin contact.
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Mucous membrane contact
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Environmental contact.
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Which list contains only body fluids that are important potential sources of HIV, HBV and HCV infection?
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Blood, semen, saliva, urine.
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Blood, body fluids containing blood, semen.
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Blood, sweat, tears, semen.
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Blood, urine, semen, vaginal secretions.
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Which statement is the best definition of Universal Precautions?
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Control measures taken with all patients because there is no way to know for sure who is infected.
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Control measures taken with all patients who are known to be infected.
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Precautions taken by all healthcare workers.
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Treating all blood from an infected person as infectious.
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For those who have not been vaccinated, exposure to HBV is treated with injections of hyperimmune globulin.
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True
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False
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16.
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How can puncture wounds be avoided?
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Discard used disposable needles in the appropriate container.
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Do NOT recap used needles.
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If recapping needles is necessary, use a recapping device
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All of the above.
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17.
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After a positive skin test, chest X-rays and sputum smears and cultures are used for confirmation of active tuberculosis.
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True
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False
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Which statement is true about immunization against hepatitis B?
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All healthcare workers must be immunized.
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The CDC recommends immunization for all healthcare workers.
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The CDC recommends immunization for workers who come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious body fluids on the job.
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None of the above.
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19.
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How is tuberculosis spread?
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Airborne transmission.
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Bloodborne transmission
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Body contact
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All of the above
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20.
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What should be done FIRST after an exposure incident?
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File an exposure incident report.
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Wash the exposed area.
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Find out if the patient is infected.
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Consult a doctor.
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