Health care workers are at risk for contracting HIV due to exposure to which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. blood e. vaginal fluids
b. semen f. placentas
c. urine g. stool
d. tears
A, B, E, F
Health care workers are at risk for contracting HIV because of being near blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and placentas. The health care worker needs to follow standard precautions and wear gloves at all times when in contact with these fluids. The health care worker should wear goggles and a gown if there is potential of HIV contaminated fluids spraying or splashing into their eyes or on their clothes.
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