Question

2 when is saliva considered other potentially infectious material (opim)?
o a. when it is being analyzed in a laboratory environment
o b. when it contains blood
o c. when the source is a person who is coughing or sneezing due to a cold
o d. when the source is a person who has a respiratory illness

Explanation:

OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Material) includes certain body fluids. Saliva is generally not considered OPIM. However, when it contains blood, it can be a source of pathogens (as blood can carry various infectious agents like viruses). Analyzing saliva in a lab (A) doesn't inherently make it OPIM. A person coughing/sneezing due to a cold (C) or having a respiratory illness (D) - the key factor for saliva being OPIM is the presence of blood (as per OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines regarding OPIM).

Answer:

B. When it contains blood