An exposure incident is considered

when eye, mouth, or other mucous membrane or nonintact skin comes into contact with blood or saliva.
when the patient comes into contact with a contaminant at the office.
something that usually does not happen with proper training.
when there is a procedure that presents a potential for exposure.


when eye, mouth, or other mucous membrane or nonintact skin comes into contact with blood or saliva.

Rationale: when eye, mouth, or other mucous membrane or nonintact skin comes into contact with blood or saliva.

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A) Don't worry about it, because you probably won't ever come back. B) Ask the aide to give you a brief introduction to the pump. You never know when that information may be useful. C) Ask the aide what kind of pump it is. When she tells you, act like you knew already. D) Start familiarizing yourself with the pump by playing with the buttons.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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