Which of the following are common ways that healthcare workers may be exposed to a blood-borne pathogen? Check all that apply.

A needlestick can puncture the skin and introduce infected blood, and accidental contact with blood can expose a worker if it reaches broken skin or the eyes, nose, or mouth. Sharing utensils is not a common route for blood-borne pathogens, and donating blood is not an occupational exposure for healthcare workers.

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