The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)recommends That Universal Precautions Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that universal precautions be followed when encountering:

• A) Specimens containing visible blood
• B) Patients who are infected with blood-borne pathogens
• C) All body fluid specimens
• D) Specimens that may produce aerosols

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