All pathogens that are easily transmitted and have the potential to cause epidemics require the use of:
a. transmission-based precautions.
b. OSHA standards.
c. CDC first alert precautions.
d. neutropenic precautions.
a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Transmission-based precautions must be used with any pathogen that is easily transmitted and has the potential to cause epidemics.
b. Incorrect. OSHA is a government agency.
c. Incorrect. CDC is a government agency.
d. Incorrect. Neutropenic precautions are used to protect the patient, not prevent epidemics.
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