Question

Which of the following is not part of the standard precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

A. Use leather gloves as a barrier against blood and fluids.
B. Wear a face shield if blood splatter is anticipated.
C. Place needles directly in a puncture-proof container.
D. Wash your hands immediately after patient contact.

Answer 1

A. Use leather gloves as a barrier against blood and fluids.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is A. Use leather gloves as a barrier against blood and fluids. This is not part of the standard precautions recommended by the CDC. The CDC recommends wearing gloves as a barrier against blood and fluids, but they do not specify the material of the gloves. The other options - wearing a face shield if blood splatter is anticipated, placing needles directly in a puncture-proof container, and washing your hands immediately after patient contact - are all part of the standard precautions recommended by the CDC.