All of the following are other potentially infectious materials (opims) except:
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In order to fully understand infection control, you must first understand which body fluids are actually infectious. What first pops into many peoples minds is blood. Of course blood can be infectious, but it does not stop there. Show
First a few explanations on bloodborne pathhogens and exposure: Bloodborne Pathogen: an organism that causes HIV, Hepatitis B and/or C. An exposure occurs when any person has a percutaneus injury (needlestick or cut with a sharp object) or contact of mucous membrane or nonintact (chapped or open wound) skin with another person’s blood, tissue or other body fluids that are potentially infectious. Potentially infectious blood and body fluids include
Unless visible blood is present, the following body fluids are NOT considered to be potentially infectious:
Other potentially infectious materials can include:
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All of Aftermath’s technicians complete OSHA bloodborne pathogen training and can provide proof of compliance with this 28-point checklist. We are available to assist you 24/7, call us anytime. ———- Sources: OSHA: https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_BloodborneFacts/bbfact01.pdf What are examples of other potentially infectious materials OPIMs?Other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) means: (1) The following human body fluids: semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and all body ...
Which of the following is not an example of an other potentially infectious material Opim )?Unless visibly contaminated with blood, sweat, feces, tears, saliva, nasal secretions, urine, and vomit are not considered OPIM.
Which of the following are considered to be OPIMs?OPIMs include semen, vaginal secretions, blood, and several internal body fluids. Sweat, tears, saliva (except in dental procedures), urine, feces, and vomitus are not considered OPIMs unless they contain visible blood or OPIM.
What is not considered Opim?These non-OPIM fluids include urine, feces, tears, nasal secretions, sputum or vomit. Even though these fluids are not associated with transmission of bloodborne pathogens unless blood is also present, care should still be taken to minimize exposure to these fluids.
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