Blood Borne Diseases Quiz
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Which of the following is a bacterial bloodborne disease?

  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatitis B
  • AIDS
  • Syphilis (correct)

How are bloodborne diseases NOT transmitted?

  • Through casual contact like hugging
  • Via insect bites (correct)
  • By sharing eating utensils
  • By using the same bathroom

What is a mode of accidental transmission of bloodborne diseases?

  • Hugging an infected person
  • Sharing cooking utensils
  • Breathing the same air as an infected person
  • Contact with infected blood or body fluid (correct)

Which of the following is a viral bloodborne disease?

<p>Hepatitis D (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of accidental puncture causing bloodborne disease transmission?

<p>Using contaminated dental equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?

<p>Zika fever (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can bloodborne pathogens be transmitted through the body?

<p>Through the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which body fluid can potentially transmit bloodborne pathogens?

<p>Saliva in dental procedures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of infants infected during the first year of life develop chronic infections of Hepatitis B?

<p>80-90% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most likely to develop chronic infections if infected with Hepatitis B?

<p>Children less than 6 years of age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can the Hepatitis B virus survive in dried blood outside the body?

<p>Up to seven days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of HCV-infected persons develop chronic infection?

<p>80% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which infection may cause cirrhosis or liver cancer after several years?

<p>Chronic Hepatitis C infection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What virus causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)?

<p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can the hepatitis C virus survive outside of the body?

<p>Up to 3 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is least likely to develop chronic infection when infected with Hepatitis B?

<p>Otherwise healthy adults infected as adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are bloodborne diseases transmitted?

<p>Accidental puncture from contaminated syringes or contact with infected blood or body fluid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?

<p>Zika fever (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a mode of accidental transmission of bloodborne diseases?

<p>Contact between broken or damaged skin and infected blood or body fluid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which infection may cause cirrhosis or liver cancer after several years?

<p>Hepatitis B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can the Hepatitis C virus survive outside of the body?

<p>Several days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a bacterial bloodborne disease?

<p>Syphilis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bloodborne pathogen can survive in dried blood outside the body for up to seven days?

<p>Hepatitis B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of HCV-infected persons develop chronic infection?

<p>80% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which body fluid can potentially transmit bloodborne pathogens?

<p>Saliva (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can the hepatitis C virus survive outside of the body?

<p>3 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most likely to develop chronic infections if infected with Hepatitis B?

<p>Children less than 6 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What virus causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)?

<p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of accidental transmission of bloodborne diseases?

<p>Accidental needlestick injury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What infection may cause cirrhosis or liver cancer after several years?

<p>Hepatitis C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of infants infected during the first year of life develop chronic infections of Hepatitis B?

<p>80-90% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are bloodborne diseases NOT transmitted?

<p>Through respiratory droplets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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