Use Case B to answer The Following questions
CASE B
While hand-scaling tenacious calculus, a dental hygienist's curette slips off the client's tooth and penetrates the hygienist's fulcrum finger. He sees a small spot of blood forming under his glove.
-What is the level of risk related to the transmission of HCV from this exposure?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The risk for infection after a needlestick or cut exposure to HCV-infected blood is very low (approximately 1.8%).

Use Case B to Answer the Following Questions