Question

select all that apply
which of the following procedures are categorized by the cdc as high risk for disease transmission?

□ pediatric procedures
□ those involving needles
□ non-invasive radiology testing
□ obstetric and gynecological procedures
□ routine physical exams

Explanation:

• Pediatric procedures: Some pediatric procedures (e.g., those with exposure to bodily fluids or invasive actions) can be high - risk, but not all. However, in the context of CDC's high - risk for disease transmission, certain pediatric procedures involving close contact, exposure to secretions, etc., can be high - risk.
• Those involving needles: Needle - related procedures (like injections, blood draws with needle sticks) have a high risk of disease transmission (e.g., for blood - borne pathogens like HIV, Hepatitis) as they can involve contact with infected blood or bodily fluids.
• Non - invasive radiology testing: These are generally low - risk as they don't involve penetration of the skin or contact with bodily fluids in a high - risk way.
• Obstetric and gynecological procedures: Procedures in obstetrics and gynecology often involve contact with bodily fluids (e.g., during childbirth, pelvic exams with potential exposure to vaginal secretions, blood) and can be high - risk for disease transmission.
• Routine physical exams: Most routine physical exams are non - invasive or minimally invasive with low risk of disease transmission (e.g., checking vitals, general inspection).

So the procedures categorized by the CDC as high risk for disease transmission among the options are Pediatric procedures, Those involving needles, and Obstetric and gynecological procedures.

Answer:

• Pediatric procedures
• Those involving needles
• Obstetric and gynecological procedures