The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced to:

a. careless handling of sharps
b. improper use of standard precautions
c. not wearing PPE
d. sexual interaction with infected persons

Answer: a. careless handling of sharps

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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