A nurse instructs a group of healthcare volunteers about hepatitis B prevention. The nurse intervenes if a volunteer says that hepatitis B is transmitted by:
  1. Administration of contaminated blood
  2. Sexual contact
  3. Vaginal birth
  4. Consumption of contaminated food
Explanation
Answer: D - Hepatitis B is transmitted by direct contact to contaminated bodily fluids. Contaminated blood, vaginal secretion and semen, and vaginal birth can transmit hepatitis B. Hepatitis A is transmitted by consumption of contaminated food.
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