Bloodborne Pathogens

Introduction

Given this webquest and the informational resources, you will learn about bloodborne pathogens. 

Task

You will create an informational sheet about bloodborne pathogens. Please create a Google Doc and turn in on Jupiter.



Process

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the links below to answer the following questions. Record your answers in a Google Document. 

  1. What are bloodborne pathogens? Give 3 examples.
  2. How might a person contract a bloodborne illness?
  3. Name three possible ways hepatitis can be contracted?
  4. If you have hepatitis is it possible to be unaware of it and if so why?
  5. List some of the symptoms of hepatitis.
  6. Is a vaccine or treatment available to prevent infections with blood borne pathogens?  If so which viruses specifically have a vaccine available?
  7. Name three possible ways HIV can be contracted?
  8. What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
  9. What are the main ways that healthcare providers are at risk for contracting a bloodborne pathogen?
  10. List 4 ways a childcare employee can reduce the risk of contracting a bloodborne illness.

 

 

Web sources to access for Web quest.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/bp.html

 

http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepc-guide/hepatitis-c-topic-overview

 

http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/labs/lft.html

 

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/bbp/Exp_to_Blood.pdf

 

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/id.html

 

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/guidelines.html

 

http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/

 

http://www.avert.org/testing.htm

 

Evaluation

Each of the 10 questions are worth 10 points each for a total of 100 points for this assignment. Points will be deducted for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. 

 

Conclusion

After completing this webquest you will have a better understanding of bloodborne pathogens. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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