Under “universal precautions,” all individuals should be considered as potential carriers of blood-borne pathogens. Which of the following body fluids would require the use of universal precautions?
Explanation
Answer: D - According to the United States Department of Labor, the following human body fluids should be treated with universal precautions: semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids.
