Question

contaminated sharp objects may be discarded in a red bag as long as you use two bags. a. true b. false which of the following devices can cause a sharps injury? a. needle. b. scalpel. c. broken capillary tube. d. all of the above. the following viruses can be spread through contact with blood: a. hepatitis b virus (hbv) b. hepatitis c virus (hcv) c. human immunodeficiency virus (hiv). d. all of the above. you can come into contact with blood through a: a. splash. b. needlestick. c. cut from a sharp object. d. all of the above. blood - borne pathogens can cause disease. a. true b. false you must not eat or drink in areas where blood may be present. a. true b. false end blood - borne pathogens test

Explanation:

1. Contaminated sharp objects need special handling, usually double - bagging is a standard safety measure, so the first statement is True.
2. Needles, scalpels, and broken capillary tubes are all sharp and can cause injuries, so all are correct for the second question.
3. Hepatitis B, C, and HIV can be spread through blood contact, so all are correct for the third question.
4. Splashes, needlesticks, and cuts from sharp objects can all lead to blood contact, so all are correct for the fourth question.
5. Blood - borne pathogens can indeed cause diseases, so the fifth statement is True.
6. Eating or drinking in areas with potential blood presence is a risk for exposure, so the sixth statement is True.

Answer:

1. A. True
2. D. All of the above
3. D. All of the above
4. D. All of the above
5. A. True
6. A. True