Infection controlQuestion 202 of 1700

Which is part of standard precautions?

  1. Isolation of every resident in a private room
  2. Wearing a mask during every task of resident care
  3. Respiratory hygiene for staff, patients, and visitors
  4. Using sterile gloves for all kinds of resident care
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Correct answer: Respiratory hygiene for staff, patients, and visitors

Respiratory hygiene is on the CDC list.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026