What are healthcare providers trained to use to prevent the spread of blood–borne pathogens? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Universal precautions treat blood and certain body fluids as potentially infectious, helping prevent exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Personal protective equipment, such as gloves and protective clothing, creates a barrier against exposure. Handrails do not prevent pathogen transmission, and respirators are not the standard measure for blood-borne pathogens.

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