Blood Borne Pathogens Flashcards

1
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Most common Bloodborne Pathogens

A

HIV, Hep A , Hep B, Hep C

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2
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Exposure risk factors to Hep A

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poor sanitation

lack of clean water

injecting drugs

healthcare workers

multiple partners

non-vaccinated people

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3
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Exposure risk factors to Hep B

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blood 
bodily fluids (semen, vaginal fluid)
sharing needles
healthcare workers
unprotected sex
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4
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Exposure risk factors to Hep C

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Injection drug use

unprotected high risk sexual behavior

reuse/inadequate sterilization or medical equipment

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5
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Exposure risk factors to HIV

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Sex w/ infected partner
Semen/Vaginal secretion
injection drug users
Healthcare worker

*May transmit during birth

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6
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Universal Precautions Def

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a set of precautions designed to prevent transmission of HIV HBV and other bloodborne pathogens when providing first aid or healthcare..

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7
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Protective Personal Equipment

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gloves, gown, goggles, mask, respirator, face shield

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Universal precautions apply to

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blood, bodily fluids containing visible blood, semen, vaginal secretions, CSF, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, amniotic fluids

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9
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Universal precautions DO NOT apply to…

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feces (unless blood in it)
nasal secretions
sputum
sweat
vomitus
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OSHA: reporting exposure incident

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  • immediately wash area with soap and water and seek medical attention
  • tell your employer immediately,
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OSHA regulations for post exposure follow up

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Employer inform Updated U.S. Public Health Services

Any testing done at no cost to victim

can refuse HIV testing

counseling about possible exposure and infection status

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