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Continuing Professional Development and the Journal of Hospital Infection Questions linked to Lee R. Occupational transmission of bloodborne diseases to healthcare workers in developing countries: meeting the challenges. J Hosp Infect 2009;72:285e291. Available online 21 June 2009
1. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the probable risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission to healthcare workers in developing countries after a needlestick injury? (a) 0.3%. (b) 1%. (c) 5%. (d) 3%. 2. The risk of transmission of hepatitis B is greater when exposed to chronic carriers versus acute cases: true or false?
(a) Changing behaviour of patients and healthcare workers. (b) Vaccination of healthcare workers. (c) Ensuring availability of equipment and supplies. (d) Providing post-exposure prophylaxis. (e) Managing waste safely and appropriately. 4. What reasons are thought to be behind the lack of adherence to standard precautions by workers in developing countries (more than one answer may be correct)?
3. What are the main elements of the WHO strategy to improve injection safety (more than one choice is possible)?
(a) Lack of training. (b) Lack of equipment. (c) Decreased support in the workplace. (d) All of the above.
Summarising the instructions from the Royal College of Pathologists: (1) One CPD point is allowed for each question and answer set (up to five questions and answers). (2) Answers must be recorded referenced back to the questions and recorded in the CPD portfolio. (3) It is essential that participants include the completed response form showing both questions and answers in their portfolio as these may be subject to audit by RCPath. For further information about the Royal College of Pathologists’ CPD scheme and credit allocation, please contact: Professional Standards Unit, CPD Section, Royal College of Pathologists, 2 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AF, UK. E-mail: [email protected] or visit http://www.rcpath.org 0195-6701/$ - see front matter ª 2009 The Hospital Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2009.04.014
Available online at www.sciencedirect.com
www.elsevierhealth.com/journals/jhin
Continuing Professional Development and the Journal of Hospital Infection Questions linked to Lee R. Occupational transmission of bloodborne diseases to healthcare workers in developing countries: meeting the challenges. J Hosp Infect 2009;72:285e291. Available online 21 June 2009
1. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the probable risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission to healthcare workers in developing countries after a needlestick injury? (a) 0.3%. (b) 1%. (c) 5%. (d) 3%. 2. The risk of transmission of hepatitis B is greater when exposed to chronic carriers versus acute cases: true or false?
(a) Changing behaviour of patients and healthcare workers. (b) Vaccination of healthcare workers. (c) Ensuring availability of equipment and supplies. (d) Providing post-exposure prophylaxis. (e) Managing waste safely and appropriately. 4. What reasons are thought to be behind the lack of adherence to standard precautions by workers in developing countries (more than one answer may be correct)?
3. What are the main elements of the WHO strategy to improve injection safety (more than one choice is possible)?
(a) Lack of training. (b) Lack of equipment. (c) Decreased support in the workplace. (d) All of the above.
Summarising the instructions from the Royal College of Pathologists: (1) One CPD point is allowed for each question and answer set (up to five questions and answers). (2) Answers must be recorded referenced back to the questions and recorded in the CPD portfolio. (3) It is essential that participants include the completed response form showing both questions and answers in their portfolio as these may be subject to audit by RCPath. For further information about the Royal College of Pathologists’ CPD scheme and credit allocation, please contact: Professional Standards Unit, CPD Section, Royal College of Pathologists, 2 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AF, UK. E-mail: [email protected] or visit http://www.rcpath.org 0195-6701/$ - see front matter ª 2009 The Hospital Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2009.04.014