Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Your patient who had AIDS/HIV has just died. Should you still use standard precautions as you provide post-mortem care?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Yes, you should still use standard precautions even after an HIV/AIDS patient has died. The virus can remain infectious after death, and healthcare workers need to protect themselves from potential exposure. Choice B is incorrect because while respect is important, the primary reason for using standard precautions is to prevent transmission of infectious diseases. Choice C is incorrect as the virus can still be transmissible even after the patient's death. Choice D is incorrect as using standard precautions is a matter of infection control, not a question of respect.