2009.07.14 Quiz: Universal and Standard Precautions

Prepared by Dr Lily CHANG, Intensive Care Unit, PYNEH, Hong Hong
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Universal Precautions and Standard Precautions?
A. Universal Precautions refers to blood and certain body fluids of all patients are considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV and other bloodborne pathogens. Standard Precautions goes beyond Universal Precautions, apply to blood and other body fluids, secretions and excretions, nonintact skin and mucous membranes.
B. Universal Precautions apply to bodily fluids include semen, vaginal secretions, synovial fluid, amniotic fluid, CSF, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid and pericardial fluid.
C. Standard Precautions apply to all excretions including sweat.
D. Universal Precautions do not apply to faeces, urine, vomitus, sputum, nasal secretions and saliva unless there is visible blood.

Answer: C (can refer to CDC website for the detailed guidelines)