Universal/Standard Precautions Require That

Question

Universal/Standard Precautions require that
A) only some body fluids be considered infectious and capable of transmitting disease.
B) body fluids with visible blood be treated as noninfectious.
C) blood and body fluids from all patients be considered infectious and capable of transmitting disease.
D) urine and feces be considered noninfectious.

Accepted Answer

Universal/Standard Precautions require that blood and body fluids from all patients be considered infectious and capable of transmitting disease to ensure that healthcare workers take appropriate protective measures to prevent the spread of disease.