Deck 24: Bloodborne Pathogens and Bacterial Hazards in the Workplace

Question 1

Approximately how many AIDS cases are diagnosed each year in the United States among women?

A)9,000
B)10,000
C)670,000
D)1,000,000

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When counseling AIDS-infected employees, safety and health professionals should maintain a non-judgmental attitude.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A white cheesy coating on the tongue and night sweats can be symptoms of AIDS.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The ELISA test is one of the most widely used for detecting the presence of HIV antibodies.

Question 5

Tests for AIDS are actually tests to detect the presence of HIV antibodies.

Question 6

AIDS is having little effect in the workplace.

Question 7

There is no formal federal legislation pertaining to AIDS in the workplace.

Question 8

Which of the following is a major reason for the emergence of MRSA as a health problem?

A)Antibiotics have been over-prescribed for decades
B)People are not getting their prescribed vaccinations
C)People are not using enough bacterial soap
D)It is not covered by Medicare

Question 9

AIDS cannot be contracted through blood transfusions.

Question 10

A corporate AIDS policy should have at least three components: employee rights, testing, and education.

Question 11

High-risk groups with regard to AIDS include sexually promiscuous people who do not take appropriate precautions and IV drug users.

Question 12

MRSA is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by bacteria that mutate.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT generally thought of as a symptom of the onset of AIDS?

A)Enlarged lymph nodes that persist
B)Persistent Pain behind the eyes
C)Persistent fevers
D)Involuntary weight loss

Question 14

AIDS is known to be transmitted through handshakes, toilet facilities, and eating utensils.

Question 15

Which of the following are bloodborne pathogens?

A)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
B)Hepatitis B (HBV)
C)Neither A nor B
D)Both A and B

Question 16

Which of the following are ways AIDS is NOT transmitted?

A)Sexual contact between uninfected individuals
B)Handling food
C)Mosquitoes or other biting insects
D)All of the above

Question 17

Approximately how many AIDS cases are diagnosed each year in the United States among men?

A)10,000
B)1,000,000
C)33,000
D)750,000