A student nurse completing a preceptorship is reviewing the use of standard precautions. Which of the following practices is most consistent with standard precautions?
A) Wearing a mask and gown when starting an IV line
B) Washing hands immediately after removing gloves
C) Recapping all needles promptly after use to prevent needlestick injuries
D) Double-gloving when working with a patient who has a blood-borne illness
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 needlesticks. Under ordinary circumstances, masks and gowns are not necessary for starting an IV line. Double-gloving is not a recognized component of standard precautions.
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