9) After drawing the patient's blood for hepatitis B testing, the healthcare WUIREI sel needle on a counter instead of disposing of it in a sharps container. Several hours late another healthcare worker accidentally stuck herself with the needle. How concerned should she be that she could contract hepatitis B? 1. A) She should not be concerned at all. The virus dies once the blood dries. 2. B) She should not be concerned at all. The virus is not transmitted via blood. 3. C) She should be very concerned 4. D) She should be very concerned. The virus multiplies indefinitely on hard surfaces

9) After drawing the patient's blood for hepatitis B testing, the healthcare WUIREI sel needle on a counter instead of disposing of it in a sharps container. Several hours late another healthcare worker accidentally stuck herself with the needle. How concerned should she be that she could contract hepatitis B? 1. A) She should not be concerned at all. The virus dies once the blood dries. 2. B) She should not be concerned at all. The virus is not transmitted via blood. 3. C) She should be very concerned 4. D) She should be very concerned. The virus multiplies indefinitely on hard surfaces

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133893943

Author:ESTRIDGE

Publisher:ESTRIDGE

Chapter4: Basic Immunology And Immunohematology

Section4.5: Introduction To Immunohematology

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