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Blood-Borne Diseases Answers

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In which of the following scenarios is transmission of a blood-borne disease possible?

A
being bitten by a mosquito
B
sharing a spoon with an HIV-positive friend
C
sitting in a waiting room with an infected patient
D
having unprotected sex with an infected partner
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What is a needlestick?

A
a cap placed over a used needle
B
a piece of personal protective equipment
C
an incident involving being punctured with a used needle
D
a container with a biohazard label for disposing of used needles
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Select the statements that complete the sentence accurately. It is especially important to get tested if

A
you suspect you have had contact with blood from a person with HIV/AIDS.
B
a relative has been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
C
you have had an accidental needlestick in the hospital.
D
you have kissed someone with HIV/AIDS.

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