Question

a vaccine is available to fight the following virus(es): a. hepatitis b. b. hepatitis c. c. human immunodeficiency virus (hiv). d. there is no vaccine for any of the above viruses. blood - borne pathogens can cause disease. a. true b. false blood - borne pathogens are passed from person to person by contact with the blood of an infected person. a. true b. false 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. broken glass which may contain blood can be picked up using your hands as long as you are wearing gloves. a. true b. false medical waste must be placed in a clear, unmarked bag so other employees can see what is inside. a. true b. false

Explanation:

1. A vaccine exists for Hepatitis B. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C and HIV yet.
2. Blood - borne pathogens are known to cause diseases.
3. Blood - borne pathogens are transmitted through contact with infected blood.
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can all be spread through blood contact.
5. Broken glass with possible blood should not be picked up by hand even with gloves, special tools are preferred.
6. Medical waste must be placed in a marked, bio - hazardous waste bag, not a clear unmarked one.

Answer:

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