Occupational

Question 1

________________ pose the highest risk of transmission for bloodborne disease.

Answer 1

Percutaneous exposures

Question 2

___________________ account for most percutaneous injuries.

Answer 2

Needle sticks and lacerations by sharp objects

Question 3

Postexposure Prophylaxis for Percutaneous and Mucous Membrane Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus

Vaccination and Antibody Response Status of Exposed Workers

Unvaccinated/nonimmune

Source Is HBsAg Positive

Answer 3

HBIG* × 1 and initiate HB vaccine series

Dose is 0.06 mL/kg IM.

Question 4

Postexposure Prophylaxis for Percutaneous and Mucous Membrane Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus

Vaccination and Antibody Response Status of Exposed Workers

Unvaccinated/nonimmune

Source Is HBsAg Negative

Answer 4

Initiate HB vaccine series

Question 5

Postexposure Prophylaxis for Percutaneous and Mucous Membrane Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus

Vaccination and Antibody Response Status of Exposed Workers

Unvaccinated/nonimmune

Source Is Unknown or Not Available for Testing

Answer 5

Initiate HB vaccine series

Question 6

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Regimens

Answer 6

Truvada® (tenofovir DF 300 milligrams + emtricitabine 200 milligrams once daily)

PLUS
raltegravir (400 milligrams twice daily) or dolutegravir (50 milligrams once daily)

Duration: 28 days

Question 7

Situations for Which Expert Consultation for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Is Recommended

Answer 7

Question 8

Airborne-Spread Infectious Diseases

Answer 8

• Rubeola (measles)
• Varicella (including disseminated zoster)
• Tuberculosis