Environmental Health & Safety
DPS 207
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
t 719-255-3212
f 719-255-3443
Cynthia.Norton@uccs.edu
Bloodborne Pathogen Quiz
Directions: Complete this Quiz and e-mail it to cnorton@uccs.edu or mail it to DPS 207. In
order to receive credit for this training, you must provide the following contact information.
Name:
e-mail:
Lab PI:
Date:
Status (Undergrad, Grad, PostDoc, Faculty):
Phone #:
Department:
QUIZ SCORE:
1.
Sunil is working with samples of blood and other body fluids in his lab. If he wants to apply the Universal
Precaution Rule, what should he do?
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If you have blood or potentially infectious materials splashed into your eye, you should flush your eye
with clean, running water for:
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3.
What is the most common mode of transmission for infectious materials?
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4.
Uncontaminated sharps may be disposed in regular trash bags as long as they have been capped or
have a protective sheath
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True
False
Decontaminate work surfaces at least once a day and after any spills.
Use mechanical pipetting devices.
Carefully perform procedures to minimize splashes and the creation of aerosols.
Treat all human blood, bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials as if they
are infectious.
2 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
Eyes
Nose
Mouth
Hands
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5.
William is working on an experiment with HEK 293 human cells. He leaves the work area still wearing his
lab coat. Did William do anything wrong?
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6.
After putting on her lab coat, Mai checks her non-powdered latex gloves for punctures and tears. She
then puts the gloves on and begins her work with bodily fluids. No additional chemicals are involved. Did
she forget anything?
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7.
BBP refresher training is required:
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8.
When working with unfixed tissue from a deceased human, it is appropriate to:
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9.
Needles should never be recapped.
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True
False
10.
If you are exposed to potentially infectious materials on the job, you may request a vaccine for which
bloodborne disease at no cost to you?
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b)
c)
d)
No, as long as William removed his gloves.
No, as long as William washed his hands.
Yes, William should have left his safety glasses on.
Yes, William should remove his lab coat.
Yes, she forgot to wash her hands.
Yes, she should have selected nitrile gloves.
Yes, she should have selected chemical-resistant gloves.
No, she selected the correct type of gloves and checked them properly.
Only once
Annually
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
Not worry that the tissue can be potentially infectious because it is from a deceased human.
Not worry that the tissue can be potentially infectious because there is no visible blood associated
with this tissue.
Treat tissue as potentially infectious material and use universal precautions.
Treat tissue as potentially infectious only if tissue has not been tested for HBV or HIV.
HBV
HIV
Brucellosis
HCV
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11.
If you wear gloves when cleaning up an accident site or spill, it is not necessary to wash your hands
afterwards.
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False
12.
Mary is performing a procedure with an infectious material that will generate an aerosol. Where should
she be doing this work?
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In a biological safety cabinet
On the bench and wearing a surgical mask
The work is done on the bench, but behind a plexiglass shield
The work is done on the bench when no one else is in the lab
Bloodborne pathogens may enter your bloodstream through:
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14.
An Exposure Control Plan is only voluntary?
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False
15.
The Koudal lab has performed a Risk Assessment of the biological materials that will be used in the
upcoming research project. This is an example of?
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16.
Sharps precautions do not include which of the following?
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Who is responsible for performing the Risk Assessment?
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Skin abrasions
Open cuts
Mucous Membranes
All of the above
PPE
Engineering Control
Administrative Control
Record Keeping
Use of blunt instruments
Place used needle with attached syringe in sharps container
Replace sharps container before container is completely full
Do not recap the needle before placing in sharps container
EH&S
The IBC
The lab personnel
The Principal Investigator
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18.
If you believe that you have been exposed to HBV and did not receive a vaccination, there is a postexposure prophylaxis available.
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True
False
19.
Which is the best type of biowaste container to have in the lab to prevent cross-contamination of
infectious or potentially infectious materials?
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20.
Who is responsible for providing on-the-job-training?
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21.
Which disease is NOT a bloodborne pathogen?
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22.
Wearing gloves is one of the most important personal protective measures for preventing exposure to
bloodborne pathogens.
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True
False
23.
If antiseptic wipes or gels are used, it is not necessary to wash your hands afterwards.
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True
False
24.
A person will show symptoms right away if infected with a bloodborne pathogen.
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False
25.
You only have to be concerned about being exposed to bloodborne pathogens when handling blood.
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A sturdy cardboard box that is well labeled and lined with an autoclave bag
A labeled trash can with an autoclave bag and step-activated lid
An autoclave bag that is taped to the side of the lab bench for easy access
A large plastic beaker sitting on the bench
The lab manager or Principal Investigator
The lab personnel who is performing the work
The Department that you work in
EH&S
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
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