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Name 5 symptoms of active tuberculosis.
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chronic cough, fever, fatigue, chills, weight loss
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What kind of TB is the most infectious?
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respiratory and laryngeal
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What does HEPA stand for in HEPA filter?
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High Efficiency Particulate Air
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Sharps containers, HEPA filters, and negative pressure respiratory isolation rooms are examples of ___________ controls
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engineering
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What is the purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne pathogen standard?
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to limit employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials that can lead to disease or death
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Name 4 reasons TB is increasing around the world
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HIV/AIDS, over crowded correctional facilities, homelessness, poverty
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TB tests are called what?
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mantoux/PPD
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What is the non ionizing radiation that kills TB bacilli with heat?
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Germicidal UV lamps
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The concept that all human blood and bodily fluids are considered infectious is called what?
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universal precautions
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Washing hands between patients, double bagging bloody linens, disposing used needles in sharps containers, and wearing appropriate PPE are examples of what?
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work practice controls
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HEPA filters can filter out 99.97% of particles that are_______ or larger
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0.3 microns
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What size are TB infectious nuclei droplets?
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1.5 to 6.0 microns
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What is the most effective PPE to use when dealing with TB patients?
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respirators
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What health organization's guidelines does OSHA use when enforcing procedures and scheduling for occupational exposure to TB?
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CDC
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Name two of the four reasons OSHA will inspect or evaluate a facility in relation to occupational exposure.
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related fatality, a catastrophe
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Bloodborne pathogen training of the employees must be done when?
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new hire and yearly
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Training records must be kept for how many year?
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3
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How many Hepatitis immunizations are given in a series for proper vaccination?
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3
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How often should a TB skin test be given for employees in a low risk area?
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yearly
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Name 4 bodily fluids that may have the potential to be infectious.
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blood, semen, vaginal secretions, saliva
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Any individual whose blood or other bodily fluids may be a source of occupational exposure for employees.
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source individual
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How is critical medical equipment cleaned or disinfected?
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sterilization
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What must be affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerator, freezers, or any other item containing infectious waste?
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biohazard labels
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An exposed employee is able to know the results of a source individuals lab tests? true or false
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true
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Name 3 symptoms of Hepatitis B.
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fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite
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