Infection controlQuestion 236 of 1700
Which task carries your highest risk for blood-borne exposure as a nursing assistant?
- Shaving a resident and disposing of the razor
- Taking a resident's blood pressure in bed
- Serving meal trays in the dining room
- Making a resident's bed with clean linens
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Correct answer: Shaving a resident and disposing of the razor
Shaving can cause cuts.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.6: Blood-borne Pathogen Standard
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026