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Which of the following is an example of a standard precaution for infection control?
Wearing a gown and gloves during a sterile procedure is an example of contact precautions, not standard precautions.
Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette is a standard precaution that involves covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and using tissues or elbow to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets.
Placing a patient in airborne isolation is an example of airborne precautions, not standard precautions.
Using dedicated equipment for each patient is an example of transmission-based precautions, not standard precautions.
Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette is a standard precaution that involves covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and using tissues or elbow to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets.
Incorrect choices:
a. Wearing a gown and gloves during a sterile procedure is an example of contact precautions, not standard precautions.
c. Placing a patient in airborne isolation is an example of airborne precautions, not standard precautions.
d. Using dedicated equipment for each patient is an example of transmission-based precautions, not standard precautions.