Perioperative Personnel Historically Have Relied on Numerous Types of Precautions

Multiple Choice

Perioperative personnel historically have relied on numerous types of precautions to protect themselves and others from bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases.Select the statement that best describes standard precautions.

A) It requires the use of gown and gloves.
B) It requires that gowns, gloves, masks, and eye protective should be worn when within 3 feet of the patient.
C) It applies to blood; all body fluids, secretions, and excretions (except sweat) , regardless of whether they contain visible blood; mucous membranes; and nonintact skin.
D) It includes the use of work practice controls such as the neutral zone.