Which of the Following Does NOT Correctly Describe a Standard

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT correctly describe a Standard Precaution?

• A) Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes gloves, a gown, and sometimes mask, goggles, or a face shield.
• B) Respiratory hygiene includes instructing symptomatic healthcare personnel to stay home from work for at least two weeks.
• C) A patient who is at increased risk of acquiring infection or developing an adverse outcome following infection should be placed in a single-patient room.
• D) Personnel should adhere to federal and state requirements for protection from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• E) Medical personnel who are likely to have had contact with spores (such as those of Clostridium difficile) should wash their hands with soap and water.

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