Microbiology · practice question
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which statement about standard precautions is correct?
Multiple choiceEasynclex-rn-bsnnclex-validatednclex-2026microbiology
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. They apply to all clients regardless of diagnosis and include hand hygiene.
Why
Standard precautions apply to all client contact; gloves do not replace hand hygiene (CDC/NCSBN infection prevention).
Test yourself on Microbiology
A free test with instant, explained results. No account needed.
More Microbiology questions
- A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for nursing care related to vaccination and herd…
- A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for nursing care related to sepsis pathophysiology…
- A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for nursing care related to specimen collection and…
- A 71-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for nursing care related to sterile technique.…
- A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for communicable respiratory infection. Assessment data…
- A 52-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to vaccination and herd…