The Latest CDC Guidelines Designate Standard Precautions for All Substances

question 17

Multiple Choice

The latest CDC guidelines designate standard precautions for all substances except which of the following?

• A) Urine
• B) Blood
• C) Sweat
• D) Vomitus

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Definitions:

Brain

The organ of the central nervous system located in the skull, responsible for coordinating sensory information and directing motor responses; also the center of thought and emotion.

Myxedema

A condition resulting from the hypofunction of the thyroid gland.

Thyroid Hormone

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, important for regulation of metabolism, energy generation, and neuromuscular function.

Pituitary Hormone

Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain and plays a crucial role in regulating growth and metabolism, among other functions.