The Risk of Acquiring Which of the Following Infections Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The risk of acquiring which of the following infections is greatest after receiving a percutaneous exposure to infected blood?

• A)Tuberculosis
• B)Hepatitis B
• C)Hepatitis C
• D)HIV disease

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Definitions:

Tests

Assessments or evaluations conducted to measure knowledge, skill, health, quality, or performance.

Antiretroviral Therapy

A treatment for HIV/AIDS where a combination of medicines is used to control the virus, reduce its progression, and prevent transmission.

CD4 Counts

A measurement of the number of CD4+ T lymphocytes in the blood, important in assessing the immune function of individuals, especially in the context of HIV infection.

Start

The act of beginning something or initiating an action or process.