Infection or Chemical Exposure Emergency · CDA

What is considered best practice to prevent bloodborne pathogen exposure in a dental office setting?

Treat only those patients with a known infection status using extra precautions
Use standard precautions for every patient, regardless of history
Use PPE only when carrying out surgical or invasive procedures
Assume that patients without visible symptoms are safe to treat

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Correct answer: Use standard precautions for every patient, regardless of history

Standard precautions mandate treating all patients as potentially infectious, including using PPE, safe sharps handling, and proper sterilization procedures.

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