Lesson 7 (Part 2)

Question 1

What is not recommended after exposure for HCV? (2)

Answer 1

1. Immune globulin

2. Antiviral therapy

Question 2

PEP

Answer 2

Post-exposure prophylaxis

Question 3

What is recommended for HIV occupational exposures posing a risk of transmission?

Answer 3

Post-exposure prophylaxis

Question 4

Is PEP recommended even if there is no risk of HIV infection?

Answer 4

No

- due to the possibility of serious side effects

Question 5

What kind of prevention can you do for HCV? (3)

Answer 5

1. Hand hygiene
2. PPE
3. RPAP

Question 6

Prophylaxis

Answer 6

Giving something to someone because you dont know if they are infected or not

• better to be safe than sorry
• assume they are exposed

Question 7

What kind of side effects does prophylaxis have?

Answer 7

Negative

- anti-virals

Question 8

What do you do if the exposure to blood is from someone who’s infection status is unknown? (3)

Answer 8

1. Ask them
2. Test their blood
   - routine
3. If you dont get that information then you treat it as if they are infected

Question 9

If the source cannot be identified, what is the follow up based on? (2)

Answer 9

1. Exposure risk

2. Whether they are likely to be infected with a blood borne pathogen

Question 10

Who are follow up testing available to?

Answer 10

All personnels who are concerned about a possible infection from an occupational exposure

Question 11

How soon should treatment start after exposure? (2)

Answer 11

1. ASAP

2. Within 6-8 hours of getting infected

Question 12

Why is it important to the person managing your exposure to let them know of any medications you are taking?

Answer 12

Because the medications may cause serious sides effects when interacting with other medications

Question 13

Is there risk for the fetus of pregnant women/breast feeding women who receive Hep B vaccine an/or HBIG?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What is a sign of hepatitis?

Answer 14

Jaundice

Question 15

Jaundice

Answer 15

When the liver is unable to process uric acid so you cant pee it out and the accumulation in your blood turns your body yellow

Question 16

What is the follow up procedure for HIV? (3)

Answer 16

1. Testing for the HIV antibody should occur ASAP
   - needed for a baseline
2. Checked periodically for at least 6 months
   - mark says 3 months
3. Report any sudden flu like symptoms
   - fever
   - rash
   - muscle aches
   - tiredness
   - malaise
   - swollen glands

Question 17

What are the precautions after getting treatment for HBV?

Answer 17

No precautions

Question 18

What are the precautions after getting treatment for HBV?

Answer 18

No precautions once receive treatment

Question 19

What are the precautions after getting treatment for HCV?

Answer 19

No precautions once receive treatment

Question 20

What are the precautions after getting treatment for HIV?

Answer 20

For the first 6-12 weeks when most are expected to show signs of infection, take all precautions to prevent transmission of HIV

Question 21

What is the best way to prevent occupational infections of HBV, HCV and HIV?

Answer 21

By preventing occupational exposures to blood

Question 22

How do you prevent occupational exposures to blood? (4)

Answer 22

1. Wear the correct barriers
   - PPEs
2. Handle needles/ and sharp instruments safely
3. Use devices with safe features
4. RPAP