Question

1. bloodborne diseases can be transmitted by

(a) infected blood entering the bloodstream
(b) hugging a person with a bloodborne
disease
(c) being in the same room as a person with
a bloodborne disease
(d) talking to a person with a bloodborne
disease

1. in the healthcare setting, the most common

way to get a bloodborne disease is by
(a) contact with infected blood or certain
body fluids
(b) sharing contaminated needles between
residents
(c) being in the same room as a resident
with a bloodborne disease
(d) sexual contact with an infected resident

Explanation:

Blood - borne diseases are transmitted through contact with infected blood or certain body fluids. Hugging, being in the same room, or talking do not transmit blood - borne diseases. In a healthcare setting, the most common way is contact with such substances. Sharing contaminated needles is also a risk but not as common in a general healthcare setting as contact with infected blood/fluids.

Answer:

1. A
2. A