Which blood-borne pathogen infection could occur after a needle stick?
* Hepatitis B
* Hepatitis C healthcare workers Hepatitis B and hepatitis C and HIV true accidental needles
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* HIV
* All of the Above - ANSWER All of the Above
Which is the true statement?
* Symptoms of blood-borne pathogen infection always take decades to appear, and the sign
first sign of infection is sudden death.
* Symptoms of blood-borne pathogen infection may take seconds to minutes to appear, or
always miles, and always indicate exactly which disease is present.
* Symptoms of blood-borne pathogen infection never appear until it is too late.
* Symptoms of a blood-borne pathogen infection may take weeks to months to appear, may
be mild or severe, and often are initially "non-specific" (meaning they are similar to many
other diseases, such as influenza) - ANSWER Symptoms of a blood-borne pathogen infec-
tion may take weeks to months to appear, may be mild or severe, and often are initially
"non-specific" (meaning they are similar to many other diseases, such as influenza)
Universal precautions for blood-borne pathogens include:
* Wearing several layers of clothing in case of cool weather or rain.
* Taking plenty of water on trips, driving the speed limit, and wearing seat belts.
* Wearing personal protective equipment; not recapping needles; placing used sharps in
red, labeled containers; transporting contaminated material known as regulated medical
waste in labels containers ; and disposing of regulated waste in special facilities.
* Doing a complete instrument and fuel supply check prior to traveling. - ANSWER Wear-
ing personal protective equipment; not recapping needles; placing used sharps in red,
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* Hepatitis B
* Hepatitis C healthcare workers Hepatitis B and hepatitis C and HIV true accidental needles
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* HIV
* All of the Above - ANSWER All of the Above
Which is the true statement?
* Symptoms of blood-borne pathogen infection always take decades to appear, and the sign
first sign of infection is sudden death.
* Symptoms of blood-borne pathogen infection may take seconds to minutes to appear, or
always miles, and always indicate exactly which disease is present.
* Symptoms of blood-borne pathogen infection never appear until it is too late.
* Symptoms of a blood-borne pathogen infection may take weeks to months to appear, may
be mild or severe, and often are initially "non-specific" (meaning they are similar to many
other diseases, such as influenza) - ANSWER Symptoms of a blood-borne pathogen infec-
tion may take weeks to months to appear, may be mild or severe, and often are initially
"non-specific" (meaning they are similar to many other diseases, such as influenza)
Universal precautions for blood-borne pathogens include:
* Wearing several layers of clothing in case of cool weather or rain.
* Taking plenty of water on trips, driving the speed limit, and wearing seat belts.
* Wearing personal protective equipment; not recapping needles; placing used sharps in
red, labeled containers; transporting contaminated material known as regulated medical
waste in labels containers ; and disposing of regulated waste in special facilities.
* Doing a complete instrument and fuel supply check prior to traveling. - ANSWER Wear-
ing personal protective equipment; not recapping needles; placing used sharps in red,
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