A Laboratory Technologist Splashed a Blood Specimen onto His Face

question 91

Multiple Choice

A laboratory technologist splashed a blood specimen onto his face, eyes, nose, and mouth. This specimen was from an HIV positive patient. If this blood exposure leads to HIV infection in thetechnologist, the transmission route is _______.

• A) direct
• B) fomite
• C) vehicle
• D) droplet nuclei
• E) aerosol

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Definitions:

Double Declining-balance

A method of accelerated depreciation that doubles the straight-line depreciation rate.

Depreciation Expense

This refers to the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing how much of the asset's value has been used up during a fiscal period.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against an asset since it was put into service.

Straight-line Method

An accounting method for calculating depreciation by evenly distributing the cost of an asset over its useful life.