Universal (standard) precautions to be observed by surgeons for the prevention of hospital acquire HIV infection include the following except:
Ans. (d) Pre-operative screening of all patients of HIVUniversal precautions:* It refers to practice in medicine of avoiding contact with; patient's bodily fluids, by means of wearing non porous articles such as medical gloves, googles and face shields.* Includes good hygienic habits, such as hand washing and; use of gloves and other barriers, correct handling of needles; and sclapels and aseptic techniques.* Typically practices against blood, Semen, vaginal secretions, synovial fluid, CSF, Pleural fluid and peritoneal fluid and Pericardial fluid.
Wearing gloves and other barrier precaution
Washing hands on contamination
Handling sharp instruments with care
Pre-operative screening of all patients of HIV
Prevention of Surgical Infections