What is the core principle of "Standard Precautions" (the modern successor to Universal Precautions)?
a.Disposable gloves are only required when working on minors
b.Only clients who self-report a disease are treated with infection controls
c.Sanitation steps apply only to clients with visible wounds
d.Treat all human blood and body fluids from every client as if they are potentially infectious
Explanation
Standard Precautions (Cal/OSHA 8 CCR §5193) treat all blood and OPIM from every person as potentially infectious, regardless of perceived risk. This is broader than the older Universal Precautions, which focused on blood-borne pathogens only.
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