Question

used when infectious organisms are transmitted by touching of skin or other surfaces.
standard precautions
contact precautions
droplet precautions
question 18 (1 point)
must be used at all times to prevent contact with potentially infectious body fluids.
standard precautions
contact precautions
airborne precautions

Explanation:

• For the first question: Contact precautions are specifically used when infectious organisms are transmitted by touching skin or other surfaces. Standard precautions are more general (used for all patients), and droplet precautions are for droplets (not direct touch).
• For the second question: Standard precautions must be used at all times to prevent contact with potentially infectious body fluids. Contact precautions are an addition when there is a specific contact - based risk, and airborne precautions are for airborne pathogens.

Answer:

1. B. contact precautions
2. A. standard precautions