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Phlebotomy Technician

Category - OSHA & Infection Control

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Blood-borne pathogens are:
  1. Disease-producing organisms.
  2. Often found in blood and body fluids of infected patients.
  3. Organisms that can be spread by sharps injuries.
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - Blood-borne pathogens are infectious agents that are found in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and can be passed by injuries resulting from sharp objects that pierce the skin, such as needles and broken glass. Needle-sticks that occur as a result of a laboratory accident are the most common way that blood-borne pathogens are spread between patients and health care workers.
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