Question

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens can occur in any of the following ways except?

1) Touching a contaminated object or surface and then touching your nose, eyes, mouth, or open skin
2) Accidental injury by a sharp object (needle, scalpel) that is contaminated
3) Wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment when there is potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids
4) Exposure through broken skin or splash of blood or body fluids through eyes, nose, or mouth

Answer 1

The correct answer is that wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, when there is potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids, does not lead to exposure to blood-borne pathogens but rather protects against it.

Step-by-step explanation:

The exposure to blood-borne pathogens occurs when an individual encounters potential pathogens, which can be present in various body fluids such as blood, semen, and saliva. This type of exposure can happen in several ways, including contact with contaminated objects or surfaces, accidental injuries by contaminated sharp objects such as needles or scalpels, and exposure through broken skin or mucous membranes.

However, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when there is a potential risk of exposure actually helps to prevent contact with blood and body fluids, thereby reducing the risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens.