Certification Exam: Bloodborne Pathogens

Question 1 of 10

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

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

Question 2 of 10

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

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

Question 3 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) No later than 72 hours C) Within 30 days D) Exactly 1 week

Question 4 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 5 of 10

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

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

Question 6 of 10

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

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

Question 7 of 10

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

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

Question 8 of 10

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

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

Question 9 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) Wipe it up with a dry paper towel and wash hands B) Pour an EPA-registered disinfectant, let it sit for the required contact time, then wipe and dispose of materials as regulated waste C) Place a wet floor sign over it and call housekeeping without any protective measures D) Spray it with water to dilute it before wiping

Question 10 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