Question

Which of the following is the first key to reducing the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Answer 1

Answer;

Education

Step-by-step explanation;

-The airborne transmission process for pathogens occurs when infectious particles containing infectious agents are suspended in the air, inhaled, and enter the respiratory tract causing infection.

-Exposure to blood-borne pathogens poses a serious risk to health care workers (HCWs). To minimize the risk of blood-borne pathogen transmission from HCWs to patients, all HCWs should adhere to standard precautions, including the appropriate use of hand washing, protective barriers, and care in the use and disposal of needles and other sharp instruments.

-Employers should have in place a system that includes written protocols for prompt reporting, evaluation, counseling, treatment, and follow-up of occupational exposures that may place a worker at risk of blood-borne pathogen infection.

Answer 2

The choices can be found elsewhere and as follows:

A. Education
B. Engineering controls
C. Personal protective equipment
D. Universal precautions

I believe the correct answer is option A. The first key to reducing the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens is through education or understanding it. Hope this answers the question.