Certification Exam: Bloodborne Pathogens

Question 1 of 10

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

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

Question 2 of 10

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

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

Question 3 of 10

Which body fluid is NOT considered an infection risk unless it contains visible blood?

A) Vomitus B) Saliva C) Sweat D) Cerebrospinal fluid

Question 4 of 10

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

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

Question 5 of 10

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

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

Question 6 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) When hands are visibly soiled with blood or OPIM D) Whenever you leave a patient room

Question 7 of 10

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

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

Question 8 of 10

A healthcare worker notices a blood spill on the floor. According to 2026 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standards, what is the correct decontamination procedure?

A) Spray it with water to dilute it before wiping B) Pour an EPA-registered disinfectant, let it sit for the required contact time, then wipe and dispose of materials as regulated waste C) Wipe it up with a dry paper towel and wash hands D) Place a wet floor sign over it and call housekeeping without any protective measures

Question 9 of 10

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

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

Question 10 of 10

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

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