HIV/AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS, AND HEPATITIS COMMUNICABLE DISEASE EDUCATION Final Examination Questions
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1. Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria, that are carried in the blood and can cause disease in people. c True c False 2. In most work situations, transmission is not likely to ever occur because of accidental puncture from contaminated broken glass, needles, or other sharps like scissors. c True c False 3. Bloodborne pathogens may be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth. c True c False 4. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has no scientific basis as the virus that causes AIDS. c True c False 5. HIV is transmitted from one person to another through blood-to-blood contact and sexual contact. c True c False 6. Latex condoms can provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection, but only if they are used consistently and correctly. c True c False 7. Scientists and medical authorities agree that HIV survives well in the environment, making the possibility of environmental transmission great. c True c False
8. There is evidence that mosquitoes can transmit HIV. c True c False 9. Rapid HIV tests are now available and produce results in 20 minutes. c True c False 10. Alcohol increases susceptibility to some infections that can occur as complications of AIDS. c True c False 11. HIV transmitted between family members in a household setting is very common. c True c False 12. Hands and other parts of the body should be washed immediately after contact with blood or other bodily fluids. c True c False 13. TB is an infectious disease that may affect almost any tissue in the body, especially the lungs. c True c False 14. Nearly 80 million people fell ill with tuberculosis worldwide (TB). c True c False 15. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the kidney. c True c False
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