Question

9. Which of these are considered standard precautions for dealing with bodily fluids? Check all that apply

Answer 1

Answer:

• wearing gloves when providing patient care that may involve contact with blood
• washing hands when required
• cleaning equipment thoroughly before using it on the next patient

Explanation:

Bodily fluids can be media of disease transmission, A case is the Ebola virus can be transmitted through sweat, blood, sex, and even saliva. It is therefore critical that protective gear and procedures are applied  to prevent contact with these fluids especially in medical facilities.