Correct Answers
Current recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service can be obtained
through: correct answer -The CDC
The healthcare professional providing treatment to the exposed employee
must be provided all of the following EXCEPT: correct answer -The name
and exposure history of the source individual, if available
The rate of chronic HBV infection is greater in: correct answer -Italy than
in England
While the probability of source blood being HBsAg positive ranges from 1-to-3
per thousand in the general population, it ranges from (blank) in groups at
high risk for HBV infection. correct answer -5-to-15 percent
Although the potential for HBV transmission in the workplace is greater than
for HIV, their modes of transmission are similar. Both have been transmitted
through: correct answer -All of the above
Hands and other skin surfaces should be washed immediately and thoroughly
if they are contaminated with which of the following? correct answer -
Other body fluids to which universal precautions apply
What are some examples of workers who are at a higher risk for contracting
HBV? correct answer -Police officers and EMTs
Symptoms of HBV include: correct answer -Eyes and skin turning yellow,
tiredness
Although anyone can get Hepatitis B, some people are at greater risk, such as
those who: correct answer -All of the above
The healthcare professional's written opinion must include: correct answer
-Hepatitis B vaccination status