A medical assistant should use standard precautions when there is a possibility of contact with which of the following?
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The question is asking about standard precautions that a medical assistant should take when there's a possibility of contact with specific substances. It requires knowledge of medical safety protocols.
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Non-intact skin
The final answer is non-intact skin.
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The final answer is non-intact skin.
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Standard precautions are in place to prevent the transmission of infections through blood, bodily fluids, and non-intact skin.
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A common mistake is assuming sweat requires standard precautions, but it doesn't unless mixed with other body fluids.
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