Quiz Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. 1. By taking PEP (post exposure prophylaxis) you reduce you chance of getting HIV by up to1 30% 10% 80% 50% 2. The immune system consist of how many layers?1 One Three Two 3. Why is MRSA considered a risk?1 It is resistant to antibiotics It is present in a percentage of people It has potentially severe consequences All of the above 4. The common staph virus is carried on the skin or mucous membranes of what percentage of individuals1 25 to 30% 50 to 60 % 10 to 20% 80 to 90% 5. Is coming into contact with sweat considered an exposure?1 Yes No 6. How many days can Hepatitis B live in dry blood?1 14 Days 1 Day 7 Days 4 Days 7. All persons infected with a bloodborne pathogen will begin showing symptoms soon after infection1 True False 8. Hand washing is an important part of disease prevention.1 True False 9. Personal protective equipment is an important line of defense against exposure to bloodborne pathogens1 True False 10. Blood is the only bodily fluid that can carry pathogens1 True False 11. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.1 True False 12. There is currently no vaccination available for Hepatitis A1 True False 13. Uncontaminated sharps may be disposed of in regular trash bags1 True False 14. Universal precautions refers to what?1 Protecting yourself against Universal aliens Wearing UV sunglasses outside Never leaving your house. Treating all bodily fluids as if it is infectious 15. You should never eat, drink or smoke in an area where there may be potential exposure to Bloodborne pathogens.1 True False 16. You should always treat all body fluids as if they are infectious and avoid direct skin contact with them1 True False 17. Bloodborne pathogens may enter your system through1 Open cuts Skin abrasions Dermatitis Mucous membranes All of the above 18. If you wear gloves when cleaning up an accident site, it is not necessary to wash our hands afterwards.1 True False 19. Which of the following materials could contain Bloodborne pathogens?1 Bloody saliva Semen Vaginal secretions All of the above 20. If you are exposed to potentially infectious materials on the job, you may request a vaccine for which Bloodborne disease?1 Syphillis Ebola HIV Hepatitis B Lesson 19: Post Exposure Back to: Lesson 20: Summary and Quiz