What is the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
What will be an ideal response?
The Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is an OSHA regulation passed in 1991. The standard is designed to protect workers in health care and related occupations from the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens (disease-causing organisms) such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
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Patient orientation begins when the patient ________
a. enters the examination room b. sees the nurse c. sees the physician d. enters the reception area
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Under a discounted fee-for-service arrangement, covered services are compensated at a:
A. discounted per-diem rate. B. per-member-per-month rate. C. reduced percentage of usual and customary charges. D. reduced per-case rate.
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