Infection Control · single question
A patient with a history of Hepatitis B who recently recovered from COVID-19 attends for care. Level of protection required?
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Correct answer: B. Standard universal precautions
- A. No active airborne infection is present, so N95/face-shield isolation isn't mandated beyond routine.
- B. Correct. Standard (universal) precautions are applied to ALL patients regardless of known bloodborne history — that is exactly their purpose.
- C. Negative-pressure rooms are for active airborne disease (e.g., active TB).
- D. A full-body suit is unnecessary for routine care.
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