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question 13 (2 points)
standard precautions are guidelines to be used during routine patient care and cleaning duties. which of the following statements is not true about standard precautions?
○ they help to control blood - borne viruses, such as hiv and hepatitis
○ they combine the major features of universal precautions and body substance isolation.
○ they are optional when working with patient blood, body fluid, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin
○ gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection are personal protective equipment (ppe) components.

question 14 (2 points)
handwashing is the most effective way to prevent infection (except in cases where microbes produce spores). what is the minimum length of time you should wash your hands for?
○ 1 minute
○ 20 seconds
○ 1.5 minutes
○ 45 seconds

question 15 (2 points)
the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) has condensed former disease specific precautions into three sets of precautions based on the

Explanation:

Question 13

• Standard precautions are mandatory (not optional) when dealing with patient blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin to prevent infection transmission. Other options are true: they control blood - borne viruses, combine universal precautions and body substance isolation features, and PPE includes gloves, gown, mask, eye protection.

According to infection prevention guidelines, the minimum time recommended for handwashing (to effectively remove microbes) is 20 seconds.

Answer:

They are optional when working with patient blood, body fluid, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin

Question 14