Which of the following are categories under Expanded Precautions? ...

[michelleunicorn]

Which of the following are categories under Expanded Precautions? 1. Contact Precautions 2. Droplet Precautions 3. Standard Precautions 4. Airborne Infection Isolation
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1, 2, and 4 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing in the health care environment?
 
  a. 5 sec
  b. 15 sec
  c. 30 sec
  d. 60 sec

[memslove]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
There are four categories of Expanded Precautions: Contact Precautions, Droplet Precautions, Airborne Infection Isolation, and Protective Environment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hand hygiene includes handwashing with both plain or antiseptic-containing soap and water for at least 15 sec.

[michelleunicorn]

TYSM

[cassie_ragen]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it