Certification Exam: Bloodborne Pathogens

Question 1 of 10

How long must your BBP medical records be maintained by your employer?

A) 100 years B) Only for the duration of employment C) The duration of employment plus 30 years D) 10 years

Question 2 of 10

OSHA requires that employers solicit input on new engineering controls from which group of employees?

A) Third-party insurance auditors B) Human Resources and Legal C) Non-managerial, front-line staff D) Executive leadership only

Question 3 of 10

Based on the 2026 mandate, how often must the Exposure Control Plan (ECP) be reviewed and updated?

A) Only after a major injury occurs B) Every 5 years C) Whenever a new manager is hired D) Annually (Every Year)

Question 4 of 10

According to the '3/4 Full Rule,' when must a sharps container be locked and replaced?

A) Every Friday regardless of volume B) Once it reaches 75% capacity C) When it is overflowing D) Only when it feels heavy

Question 5 of 10

When is it mandatory to use soap and water for hand hygiene instead of alcohol-based hand rub?

A) Before putting on new gloves B) At the end of every hour C) Whenever you leave a patient room D) When hands are visibly soiled with blood or OPIM

Question 6 of 10

If recapping a needle is medically necessary, what is the only approved Work Practice Control for doing so?

A) The 'one-handed scoop' technique B) The two-handed steady technique C) Using a pair of pliers D) Placing the cap in the mouth and biting down

Question 7 of 10

Regarding environmental stability, how long can Hepatitis B (HBV) survive on a dry surface?

A) At least 7 days B) Less than 1 hour C) Only 24 hours D) Up to 30 days

Question 8 of 10

What is the effective 'Window of Opportunity' to start Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) after an exposure?

A) There is no time limit B) Exactly 1 week C) No later than 72 hours D) Within 30 days

Question 9 of 10

In the hierarchy of safety, what is the primary function of an Engineering Control?

A) To provide a list of local hospitals B) To change the behavior of the worker C) To track employee vaccination dates D) To isolate the hazard from the worker (e.g., sharps containers)

Question 10 of 10

Under 2026 Standard Precautions, which of these is ALWAYS treated as Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM)?

A) Hand lotion B) Tap water used for rinsing C) Sweat D) Saliva in dental settings