Demonstrate the use of standard precautions in the patient setting.

Demonstration should include an explanation of asepsis and standard precautions in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines related to

• hand hygiene
• personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection, and face shields
• exposure and safe injectioncontact, droplet, and airborne particles.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the essential features of hand washing?
• What are the most common types of PPE? When is each necessary?
• What client situations may require the use of higher-level precautions?