Question

exam : understanding bloodborne pathogens

1. which of the following is least likely to lead to a bbp exposure incident?

contact with clean clothing
contact with non - intact skin
contact with a mucous membrane
contact with the mouth

1. which bbp has a vaccine readily available for employees to obtain as a preventative measure?

hepatitis b virus (hbv)
hepatitis c virus (hcv)
human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)
herpes simplex virus (hsv)

1. all of the following are other potentially infectious materials (opims) except:

blood products
fluids in the lungs
sweat
vaginal fluids

Explanation:

1. Clean clothing is not a source of blood - borne pathogens (BBPs), while non - intact skin, mucous membranes, and the mouth can be exposed to BBPs.
2. A vaccine is readily available for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), while there are no vaccines for HCV, HIV, and HSV for general preventive use in the workplace context.
3. Sweat is not typically considered an Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM), while blood products, lung fluids, and vaginal fluids are.

Answer:

1. Contact with clean clothing
2. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
3. Sweat