Which of the Following Is True of Standard Precautions

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of standard precautions?

• A) They apply only in certain practice settings or environments.
• B) They are characterized by the use of gowns, gloves, and shoe coverings.
• C) They are designed only for pediatric and geriatric patients.
• D) They are to be used with anyone at risk for the presence of pathogens.

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Definitions:

Translation

The process in which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the mRNA transcript as a template.

Totipotent

Describes cells that have the potential to differentiate into any type of cell in an organism, including embryonic and extraembryonic structures.

Adult Stem Cells

Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells found throughout the body after embryonic development that can differentiate into specialized cell types and divide to replenish dying cells and regenerate damaged tissues.

Proto-Oncogenes

Normal genes that can become oncogenes (cancer-causing genes) if mutated, typically involved in cell growth and division.