Which of the following does NOT correctly describe a Standard Precaution?
A) Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes gloves, a gown, and sometimes mask, goggles, or a face shield.
B) Respiratory hygiene includes instructing symptomatic healthcare personnel to stay home from work for at least two weeks.
C) A patient who is at increased risk of acquiring infection or developing an adverse outcome following infection should be placed in a single-patient room.
D) Personnel should adhere to federal and state requirements for protection from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
E) Medical personnel who are likely to have had contact with spores (such as those of Clostridium difficile) should wash their hands with soap and water.

Question

Which of the following does NOT correctly describe a Standard Precaution?
A) Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes gloves, a gown, and sometimes mask, goggles, or a face shield.
B) Respiratory hygiene includes instructing symptomatic healthcare personnel to stay home from work for at least two weeks.
C) A patient who is at increased risk of acquiring infection or developing an adverse outcome following infection should be placed in a single-patient room.
D) Personnel should adhere to federal and state requirements for protection from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
E) Medical personnel who are likely to have had contact with spores (such as those of Clostridium difficile) should wash their hands with soap and water.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Standard Precautions do not include instructing healthcare personnel to stay home from work for at least two weeks. This is actually a guideline for respiratory hygiene, which is a separate precaution to prevent the spread of respiratory infections.

Which of the Following Does NOT Correctly Describe a Standard