Phlebotomy Exam Prep 66, Bloodborne Pathogens — HBV, HCV, HIV

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - HBV has the highest needlestick transmission risk (6-30%) for unvaccinated individuals, far exceeding HCV (1.8%) and HIV (0.3%). - The immediate and most critical actions after a needlestick injury are to wash the area with soap and water, then immediately report the incident. - Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV is extremely time-sensitive and must be initiated as soon as possible, ideally within hours but no later than 72 hours. - The HBV vaccine is a three-dose series, and a post-vaccination titer check is a critical step to confirm immunity, a common point on exams. - A key exam trap is confusing management protocols; you must remember there is no vaccine available for Hepatitis C (HCV). For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep