Question

True or False
Universal precautions attempt to prevent infectious diseases from being spread from the victim to the Good Samaritan and vice versa.
(1 point)
Responses

true
true

false

Answer 1

True.

Universal precautions are infection-control measures (gloves, masks, eye protection, hand hygiene, safe disposal) intended to reduce transmission of infectious agents both from the victim to the rescuer and from the rescuer to the victim.