A Student Nurse Completing a Preceptorship Is Reviewing the Use

Multiple Choice

A student nurse completing a preceptorship is reviewing the use of standard precautions. Which of the following practices is most consistent with standard precautions?

A) Wearing a mask and gown when starting an IV line
B) Washing hands immediately after removing gloves
C) Recapping all needles promptly after use to prevent needlestick injuries
D) Double-gloving when working with a patient who has a blood-borne illness