Question

select all that apply
which of the following procedures are categorized by the cdc as high risk for disease transmission?

□ routine physical exams
□ those involving needles
□ obstetric and gynecological procedures
□ non-invasive radiology testing
□ pediatric procedures

Explanation:

• Routine physical exams are generally low - risk as they are non - invasive and don't involve procedures with high potential for disease transmission.
• Procedures involving needles (e.g., injections, blood draws) have a high risk of disease transmission as they can involve contact with blood or bodily fluids, and if needles are contaminated or not handled properly, pathogens can be transmitted.
• Obstetric and gynecological procedures often involve contact with bodily fluids (like blood during childbirth, or vaginal secretions) and can have a high risk of disease transmission, especially if there is exposure to infected materials.
• Non - invasive radiology testing (e.g., X - rays, MRIs) does not involve contact with bodily fluids or invasive procedures, so it is low - risk for disease transmission.
• Pediatric procedures: Some pediatric procedures, especially those involving needles (like vaccinations, blood draws) or procedures where there is contact with bodily fluids (e.g., during certain diagnostic or treatment procedures in children), can be high - risk for disease transmission. Also, obstetric and gynecological procedures (for mothers and infants) and procedures involving needles in children contribute to this category being high - risk.

Answer:

B. Those involving needles, C. Obstetric and gynecological procedures, F. Pediatric procedures