Question

The nursing instructor determines that the nursing student understands the purposes of standard and transmission-based precautions if which statements are made? Select all that apply.

a.Standard precautions are used for all clients.
b.Transmission-based precautions are used for clients with known infections.
c.Standard precautions are only used for known infections.
d.Transmission-based precautions are the same as universal precautions.

Answer 1

Standard precautions are used for all clients, while transmission-based precautions are used for clients with known infections. Standard precautions are not only used for known infections. Transmission-based precautions are not the same as universal precautions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Standard precautions are used for all clients to prevent the transmission of common pathogens. Transmission-based precautions are used for clients with known infections to prevent the spread of specific pathogens. Standard precautions are not only used for known infections; they are used for all clients as a preventive measure. Transmission-based precautions are not the same as universal precautions.