Health Care Workers Should Observe What Type of Precautions While

question 41

Multiple Choice

Health care workers should observe what type of precautions while caring for patients receiving radioactive isotopes?

• A) Universal precautions because the isotope is retained within the patient's body and offers no special risk to the health care worker.
• B) Additional care to prevent contact with any of the patient's body fluids as well as special handling of linens to protect the health care worker.
• C) Gloves need only be worn when administering the isotope.
• D) Only masks are necessary in order to prevent transmission of respiratory infections.

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