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Category - Infection Control

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Transmission-based Precautions are:
  1. Guidelines designed to prevent transmission of infection from any source of body fluid, except sweat, in healthcare settings.
  2. Guidelines designed to prevent transmission of infection by blood and body fluids in healthcare settings.
  3. Guidelines designed to prevent transmission of infection by a known source of infection.
Explanation
Answer: C - Transmission-based precautions are guidelines designed to prevent transmission of infection when the source of infection is known or suspected. These guidelines are used in addition to Standard Precautions and are categorized by mode of transmission, air-borne, droplet, or contact.
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