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Which of the following is considered a standard precaution in infection control?
Standard precautions involve measures like hand hygiene and wearing PPE (e.g., gloves) when there's potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, non-intact skin,
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Question: Which of the following is considered a standard precaution in infection control?
Answer options: ✅ Wearing gloves for contact with blood or bodily fluids
- Placing clients with infectious diseases in isolation
- Using N95 respirators for all client interactions
- Administering vaccinations to all clients
Correct answer: Wearing gloves for contact with blood or bodily fluids
Explanation: Standard precautions involve measures like hand hygiene and wearing PPE (e.g., gloves) when there's potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, non-intact skin, or mucous membranes.
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