Which of the following is the simplest level of infection control based on the recognition that all blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions may contain transmissible infections agents?

a. Contact Precautions
b. Droplet Precautions
c. Standard Precautions
d. Airborne Infection Isolation


ANS: C
The term Standard Precautions refers to the simplest level of infection control based on the recognition that all blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions (with the exception of sweat) may contain transmissible infectious agents.

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