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Infectious Diseases in the Workplace (airborne, bloodborne, animal/insect/biohazard) – SS1138AE (12 Min.)

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1

Airborne diseases can only spread through direct physical contact with a sick person.

True
False

2

Wearing a mask and improving ventilation can help reduce the spread of airborne pathogens.

True
False

3

You should always wear gloves and use caution when cleaning up blood or bodily fluids.

True
False

4

Diseases like MRSA and norovirus can be spread by touching contaminated surfaces.

True
False

5

If you’re bitten or scratched by an animal at work, it's best to clean it yourself and not report it unless symptoms appear.

True
False

6

Mold, rodent droppings, and biological waste can all be considered biohazards in the workplace.

True
False

7

Which of the following is a common bloodborne pathogen?

Influenza
Hepatitis C
Norovirus
Lyme disease

8

What’s the best first step if you’ve been exposed to a bloodborne pathogen at work?

Try to finish your shift before reporting it
Go home and monitor your symptoms
Report it immediately and follow your workplace’s exposure protocol
Wash your hands and move on

9

Which action helps reduce the risk of animal or insect-borne diseases?

Leaving food uncovered
Avoiding insect repellent
Wearing long sleeves and using repellent in wooded areas
Ignoring minor bites or scratches

10

A biohazard sign on a workplace door most likely means:

The area is under construction
The area may contain infectious materials and PPE may be required
Only office staff can enter
There is loud noise inside