Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions · CDA

Standard precautions are based on the assumption that:

  1. Only symptomatic patients can transmit infections
  2. All patients may be potentially infectious
  3. Transmission only occurs through blood
  4. PPE is optional unless a patient is high-risk
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Correct answer: All patients may be potentially infectious

Standard precautions assume every patient may carry infectious agents. This ensures consistent and safe infection control practices.

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