To prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure during contact with patient blood or body fluids, Standard Precautions require all health care workers to routinely use appropriate barrier precautions called ____.

A. Standard Personal Protection
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Universal Protection
D. Universal Protective Equipment


Answer: B

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