Which of the following measures should a nurse take when following standard precautions?
A) Wear a mask and gown when starting an IV line.
B) Wash hands immediately after removing gloves.
C) Recap all needles after use to prevent accidental sticks.
D) Wear a protective hair cover when caring for a patient who has tuberculosis (TB).
Ans: B
Feedback: Standard precautions are used to prevent contamination from blood and body fluids. Gloves are worn whenever exposure is possible, and hands should be washed after removing gloves. Needles are never recapped after use because this increases the risk of accidental needle sticks. Under ordinary circumstances, masks and gowns aren't necessary for starting an IV line. Patients with active TB require droplet precautions and don't require a hair cover.
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