Iowa Cosmetology Practice Exam

Bloodborne pathogens refer to disease causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body in blood or body fluids. This definition excludes options B, C and D because they do not accurately describe bloodborne pathogens. Option B refers to pathogens found on the surface of the skin, not specifically carried in blood or body fluids. Option C refers to bacteria present in the air, not necessarily carried through the body in blood or body fluids. Option D refers to viruses transmitted by insects, not specifically carried in blood or body fluids.