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Which of the following is a key purpose of universal precautions and guidelines in healthcare?
Which of the following is a key purpose of universal precautions and guidelines in healthcare?
- To promote patient comfort
- To increase the availability of healthcare services
- To reduce healthcare costs
- To prevent healthcare professionals from exposure to infections (correct)
Which of the following is NOT considered a body fluid that healthcare professionals should take precautions with?
Which of the following is NOT considered a body fluid that healthcare professionals should take precautions with?
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Pleural fluid
- Saliva (correct)
- Amniotic fluid
What are healthcare professionals responsible for when it comes to protecting themselves from blood-borne pathogens?
What are healthcare professionals responsible for when it comes to protecting themselves from blood-borne pathogens?
- Protecting their patients
- Protecting themselves from blood-borne pathogens (correct)
- Protecting their colleagues
- Protecting the environment
When did the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention start recommending standard precautions?
When did the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention start recommending standard precautions?
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Why is protecting healthcare professionals against exposure to blood and other body fluids essential?
Why is protecting healthcare professionals against exposure to blood and other body fluids essential?
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Universal Precautions and Guidelines in Healthcare
- Key purpose of universal precautions and guidelines is to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens and other infectious diseases in healthcare settings.
Body Fluids and Precautions
- Body fluids that healthcare professionals should take precautions with include blood, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, and amniotic fluid.
- Sweat is NOT considered a body fluid that healthcare professionals should take precautions with.
Protecting Against Blood-Borne Pathogens
- Healthcare professionals are responsible for protecting themselves from blood-borne pathogens by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to standard precautions.
Standard Precautions Recommendations
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) started recommending standard precautions in 1996.
Importance of Protection
- Protecting healthcare professionals against exposure to blood and other body fluids is essential to prevent transmission of infectious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis, and to ensure a safe working environment.
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