Health Care Assistant (HCA) Practice Exam · Question
When would an HCA use standard precautions?
Standard precautions are used with all clients to prevent the spread of infection, assuming all bodily fluids are potentially infectious.
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Question: When would an HCA use standard precautions?
Answer options:
- Only when caring for clients with known infections.
- Only when handling bodily fluids. ✅ With all clients, regardless of their diagnosis.
- Only when performing sterile procedures.
Correct answer: With all clients, regardless of their diagnosis.
Explanation: Standard precautions are used with all clients to prevent the spread of infection, assuming all bodily fluids are potentially infectious.
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