Which statement best describes standard precautions in nursing care?
Correct answer: B. They are used for every patient when contact with body fluids is possible
- A. They are used only for patients with a confirmed infection
- B. They are used for every patient when contact with body fluids is possible
- C. They require an N95 respirator for every patient encounter
- D. They replace the need for additional isolation precautions
Explanation
Standard precautions apply to all patients and are based on the possibility of contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or mucous membranes. Transmission-based precautions may still be added when a specific infection is suspected.
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Asepsis covers the chain of infection, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, standard and transmission-based precautions, sterilisation, disinfection and safe waste disposal. The key distinction is between medical asepsis, which reduces microorganisms, and surgical asepsis, which maintains a sterile field during invasive procedures.
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