Infection controlQuestion 268 of 1700

Which precautions are used for infections spread by touch, such as MRSA?

  1. Airborne precautions
  2. Droplet precautions
  3. Standard precautions only
  4. Contact precautions
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Correct answer: Contact precautions

Contact precautions cover pathogens spread by touch.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.14: IV Glossary

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026