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vicky

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Which of the following is the simplest level of infection control based on the recognition that all blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions may contain transmissible infections agents?
 
  a. Contact Precautions
  b. Droplet Precautions
  c. Standard Precautions
  d. Airborne Infection Isolation

Question 2

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the use of disposable respiratory care equipment?
 
  1. Recent research supports their use as a cost-effective measure.
  2. Many quality issues exist.
  3. Reusing the equipment is often done.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2 and 3only
  c. 2 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The term Standard Precautions refers to the simplest level of infection control based on the recognition that all blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions (with the exception of sweat) may contain transmissible infectious agents.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Three major issues are involved in using disposables: cost, quality, and reuse.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
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