The nurse contributed to a staff education program about transmission precautions to use when caring for a patient who has AIDS. Which of these statements by a staff member would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "Wear sterile gloves for any patient contact."
b. "Wear clean gloves for body fluid contact."
c. "Wear a waterproof gown at all times."
d. "Wear a mask for any patient contact."
ANS: B
B. Use standard precautions and wear clean gloves for body fluid contact to protect the health-care worker. A. Sterile gloves are not necessary for protection. C. A waterproof gown is only necessary if splashes are likely. D. HIV is not an airborne disease.
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