In terms of knowledge, responses were poor, with the correct response rate under 50% for 5 or the 7 ques- tions: most thought universal precautions were for HIV and hepatitis only, that isolation was necessary, and used needles could be re-capped. The only two ques- tions with a correct response rate of more than 50% were in relation to patients with “non-intact skin” should avoid direct patient care, and “blood spills should be cleaned up promptly with sodium hypochlorite”.