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question 7 (2 points)
human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) is spread through bloodborne transmission.
what does bloodborne transmission mean?
pathogens are spread through contact with infected respiratory droplets.
pathogens are spread through touching a contaminated object.
pathogens are spread through physical contact with a person who is infected.
pathogens are spread through direct contact with infected blood.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes airborne transmission via respiratory droplets (e.g., for influenza), not bloodborne.
• The second option refers to fomite transmission (touching contaminated objects), not related to blood.
• The third option is general physical contact transmission (like direct contact with an infected person's skin, not blood - related).
• The fourth option: Bloodborne transmission means pathogens are spread through direct contact with infected blood (e.g., HIV can be transmitted via infected blood through needle sharing, blood transfusions, etc.).

Answer:

D. Pathogens are spread through direct contact with infected blood.