In Which Situation Would Using Standard Precautions Be Adequate? Select

question 27

Multiple Choice

In which situation would using standard precautions be adequate? Select all that apply.

• A)While interviewing a client with a contagious productive cough
• B)While helping a client perform his or her own hygiene care
• C)While taking vital signs for a client who has smallpox
• D)While inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter
• E)While assessing sutures in an abdominal incision

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Definitions:

Incidence

The rate at which new cases of a disease or condition occur in a specific population during a defined period.

High-Fat Diet

A diet that contains a high proportion of fat calories, often linked with increased risk for certain health conditions like heart disease.

Cholesterol Levels

The concentration of cholesterol in the blood, which is a key indicator of heart health, with high levels associated with increased risk of heart disease.

High Risk Factor

A variable associated with an increased likelihood of suffering from a particular disease or health condition.