Universal standard precautions written by OSHA are designed to:

a. Prevent acid spills.
b. Identify the appropriate fire extinguisher to use in a fire.
c. Protect employees from possible infectious contamination.
d. Describe equipment decontamination procedure.


ANS: C
Universal standard precautions are written to protect employees from possible infectious contamination. Other standards address how to prevent acid spills, how to decontaminate equipment, and what fire extinguisher to use in different types of fire.

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