Use of Universal Precautions Is Best Explained by Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

Use of universal precautions is best explained by which of the following?

• A) handling a urine specimen from a patient with a bacterial infection very carefully
• B) wearing gloves in handling a serum specimen from a patient with HIV
• C) taking gloves off in the lab to place a serum specimen in a chemistry analyzer
• D) treating every specimen in the lab as if it were infectious

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Definitions:

Focal Objects

Objects that are the primary focus of attention in a given context, often standing out due to their salience or importance.

Cognitive Theories

Psychological theories that emphasize internal states, such as motivation, problem-solving, decision-making, and thinking.

Language Acquisition Device

A hypothetical mechanism in the brain that Noam Chomsky proposed allows humans to acquire language naturally.

Noam Chomsky

An American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist known for his theory of generative grammar.