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Dealing with Biohazard Waste Chpt. 6

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Any non-sharp material that has the potential for containing body fluids must be placed in a   Biohazard bag  
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After placing your PPE in a biohazard bag you must immediatly   Wash your hands  
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Biohazard bags are identifiable as   1.Usually colored red 2.Leak resistant 3.Cloasable 4.Labeled as Bio-Hazard  
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A biohazard bag that is broken open or contaminated on the outside must be   Double bagged  
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Any item that has the potential to cut or puncture must be placed in a   Sharps container  
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Sharps containers are identifiable as   1.Usually color coded red 2.Puncture resistant 3.Leak resistant 4.Closable 5.Labeled as Biohazard  
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Contaminated needles should be placed in   Sharps container immediately after use  
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Biohazard materials must be stored in a   Secure are (dirty utility room) to prevent accidental contamination  
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Disposable biohazard material (medical waste) is collect and   Incinerated by an approved Biohazard disposal company  
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Never recap contaminated/used needles beacause   You can puncture your skin  
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Broken glass should be cleaned up with a   Dust pan or two pieces of cardboard  
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The following are forbidden in a medical setting   1.Eating 2.Drinking 3.Smoking 4.Applying makeup 5.Applying lip balm 6.Application/removal of contacts  
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The average person touches their face how many times a day?   1000-2000  
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HIV, HBV, HCV can penetrate   Mucous membranes as well as non-intact skin (open wound)  
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If body fluids are splashed into your mucous membranes or your skin you must immediately:   1.Rinse and/or wash the area thoroughly 2.Report the incident to your supervisor 3.Fill out an incident report  
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If your job description puts you at risk of contact with potentially infectious materials, your employer must provide, at no cost to you the   Hepatitis B immunization  
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Health care practitioners (HCP) should consider all people as carriers of   Blood borne pathogens  
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Notifiable infectious diseases are to be reported to   The Florida Health Department  
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