WorksheetsBloodborne Pathogens Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is a pathogen?
A type of virus
A microorganism that can cause disease
A part of the immune system
A cell in the human body
Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen?
Virus
Bacteria
Protists
Organ systems
What size are most bacteria?
10 micrometers
100 micrometers
1 millimeter
1000 micrometers
How do bacteria make us feel ill?
By invading cells and reproducing inside
By releasing toxins
By causing allergic reactions
By changing our DNA
Which of the following is an example of a bacterial infection?
The common cold
Athlete's foot
Cholera
Malaria
How do viruses reproduce?
By releasing toxins
By entering cells and reproducing inside them
By multiplying outside of cells
By consuming bacteria
What happens to the host cell after a virus reproduces inside it?
It heals quickly
It explodes and releases new viruses
It becomes immune to infection
It changes color
Which of these is a common fungal infection?
Malaria
Ringworm
Influenza
Typhoid
How can fungal infections be transmitted?
Only through contaminated food
Through direct contact or contaminated surfaces
Only through insect bites
Through the air only
What condition allows opportunistic fungal diseases to infect a person?
High immunity
Lowered immune system
Excessive exercise
High hydration
What are protists?
Single-celled organisms that can cause disease
Types of viruses
A kind of bacteria
Fungi that live on the skin
Which protist pathogen is spread by mosquitoes?
Gonorrhea
Malaria
Cholera
Athlete's foot
What is a primary mode of transmission for bloodborne pathogens?
Direct contact with infected blood or body fluids
Airborne droplets
Contaminated food
Waterborne exposure
Which of these is an example of vector-borne transmission?
Sharing needles
Being bitten by a tick
Inhaling cough droplets
Contact with open cuts
How can bloodborne pathogens enter the body?
Through intact skin only
Through mucous membranes and open cuts
Only by ingestion
Only through respiratory system
Which of the following is NOT a way bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted?
Contact with open cuts or abrasions
Respiratory transmission by inhaling droplets
Contact with contaminated food
Accidental injury by contaminated sharps
What must happen for direct contact transmission of bloodborne pathogens?
A person must inhale infected droplets
A person must touch an object contaminated with infected blood or fluids
The pathogen must be airborne
The person must eat contaminated food
What is an example of accidental injury that can expose someone to bloodborne pathogens?
Paper cut
Contaminated needle stick
Sunburn
Bruising from a fall
Which body parts are common entry points for bloodborne pathogens?
Skin only
Eyes, mouth, nose, ears (mucous membranes)
Hair and nails
Bones
What is NOT a typical activity where healthcare workers might be exposed to bloodborne pathogens?
Administering first aid
Post-accident cleanup
Janitorial maintenance
Watching a patient
What are pathogens?
Only viruses
Microorganisms that can cause disease
Immune system cells
Types of vaccines
Which pathogen type is described as much smaller than bacteria and reproduces inside host cells?
Virus
Fungus
Protist
Bacteria
What disease is caused by a protist pathogen?
Ringworm
Malaria
Influenza
Typhoid
What kind of fungal diseases can be life-threatening?
Only skin infections
Opportunistic fungal infections when immunity is lowered
Only athlete's foot
Only food poisoning
How can respiratory transmission spread pathogens?
By touching contaminated surfaces
By inhaling droplets from coughs or sneezes
Through insect bites
Through contaminated food
What is NOT a common viral infection?
Measles
Mumps
Cholera
Influenza
Which of the following is true about bacterial pathogens?
They reproduce inside host cells
They release toxins that make us ill
They are larger than protists
They cannot cause food poisoning
What role do mosquitoes play in spreading disease?
They are a direct contact source
They act as vectors carrying pathogens into the bloodstream
They cause respiratory infections
They spread fungal infections
Which of these is an example of a fungal skin condition?
Mumps
Athlete's foot
Typhoid
Malaria
What is a common way bloodborne pathogens are transmitted in healthcare settings?
Inhaling airborne spores
Contact with contaminated sharps or needles
Eating contaminated food
Skin contact with clean surfaces
