Question 1 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science - PE201
The blood-borne pathogens standard helps prevent exposure to infectious blood and other potentially infectious materials. Using personal protective equipment, such as gloves or masks when appropriate, also helps block transmission. Preventing latex allergies protects workers from allergic reactions, not from infection, and safe patient transport is not itself an infection-control measure.
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