BOC Infectious Disease. BBP, Univ. Precautions

HIV replication only occurs in CD4+ T cells, and these cells die once HIV replicates

Which of the following is considered a bloodborne pathogen?  

An infected person's blood may test positive for the HBV antigen within 2 to 6 weeks after the symptoms develop. 

Individuals who get a tattoo or a body piercing are at risk of contracting HCV

Identify a true statement about the prodromal stage of infection

What type of dressing is most beneficial in providing a barrier against disease transmission and keeps the wound moist?

All of the following are signs and symptoms of HBV except:  

Hepatitis B virus can survive for at least 1 week in dried blood or on contaminated surfaces

HBV has a higher possibility for spread than does HIV, and thus ATs should be more concerned about contracting HBV

Asymptomatic HIV carriers should avoid engaging in exhaustive ex that may lead to an increased susceptibility to infect.

When a uniform becomes saturated with blood, what is the proper action that should be taken before an athlete can return

Pathogens can enter the body through the skin, respiratory system, digestive system, or reproductive system

Which of the following is appropriate for cleaning contaminated surfaces, such as tx tables, taping tables, work areas

One way to limit the risk of HIV infection is to:  

All institutions should take responsibility for educating their student-athletes about how BBPs are transmitted

The HBV vaccine is given in:  

The three most common and most significant bloodborne pathogens are HAV, HIV, and HBV.

In athletic training, whenever needles are used, they should be recapped, bent, or removed from a syringe.   

To protect athletes from disease transmission, the USOC recommends that:  

Which of the following is NOT a type of direct transmission?  

All of the following sports are at the highest risk for HIV transmission EXCEPT: