Standard precautions have become one of the first-line tools for decreasing transmission of disease, whether from nurse-to-patient, patient-to-patient, or patient-to-nurse. What are key elements of standard precautions?
(Mark all that apply.)
A) Using appropriate personal protective equipment
B) Using gloves only when you come into contact with blood or body waste
C) Using a mask only if the patient is on respiratory isolation
D) Using safe injection practices
E) Performing hand hygiene
Ans: A, D, E
Feedback: Some of the key elements of standard precautions include performing hand hygiene, as previously mentioned; using appropriate personal protective equipment, depending on the expected type of exposure; and using safe injection practices. Therefore options B and C are incorrect.
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