Blood-Borne Diseases Answers

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In which of the following scenarios is transmission of a blood-borne disease possible?

A
being bitten by a mosquito
B
sharing a spoon with an HIV-positive friend
C
sitting in a waiting room with an infected patient
D
having unprotected sex with an infected partner
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What is a needlestick?

A
a cap placed over a used needle
B
a piece of personal protective equipment
C
an incident involving being punctured with a used needle
D
a container with a biohazard label for disposing of used needles
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Select the statements that complete the sentence accurately. It is especially important to get tested if

A
you suspect you have had contact with blood from a person with HIV/AIDS.
B
a relative has been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
C
you have had an accidental needlestick in the hospital.
D
you have kissed someone with HIV/AIDS.
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What is true of blood-borne illnesses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS?

A
All of them have a cure.
B
None of them have a cure.
C
None of them have treatments.
D
All of them produce serious symptoms.
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How long can hepatitis B virus survive outside the human body?

A
zero days
B
three days
C
seven days
D
fourteen days
6

Chronic hepatitis C may lead to which of the following? Check all that apply.

A
diabetes
B
liver cancer
C
kidney cancer
D
chronic liver disease
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Why is sterilization, not disinfection, recommended for contaminated surgical instruments before it is used on another patient?

A
Sterilization is faster and cheaper than disinfection.
B
Sterilization will kill most of the worst infectious agents.
C
Sterilization will kill all blood-borne pathogens, including spores.
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Employee training in blood-borne pathogens includes which of the following components? Check all that apply.

A
recognizing biohazard labels
B
defining blood-borne pathogens
C
practice cleaning up a blood spill
D
explaining how to prevent transmission by using universal precautions
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Check the statements that accurately complete the sentence. HIV-positive patients can help prevent spreading the infection by

A
avoiding contact with the public.
B
disposing of used needles correctly.
C
telling their sex partners they are infected.
D
wearing gloves when they shake people’s hands.
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Which government agency is responsible for writing safety standards for employers?

A
National Institutes of Health
B
Food and Drug Administration
C
Environmental Protection Agency
D
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
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How can hepatitis B be treated?

A
Hepatitis B can be treated with antibiotics.
B
Hepatitis B can be treated with a vaccination.
C
Hepatitis B can be treated with antiviral drugs.
D
There are no treatments for hepatitis B.
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What major effect does AIDS have on the body?

A
It damages the liver.
B
It causes rapid blood loss.
C
It leads to paralysis of the spine.
D
It leaves the body susceptible to infection.
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This symbol indicates

A
sharps.
B
biohazard.
C
blood-borne pathogens.
D
medical use only.

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