Colorado Esthetician Written Practice Exam

Which agency introduced Standard Precautions?

1. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

4. Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA)

The correct answer is: Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

The correct answer is A. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC introduced Standard Precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases in healthcare settings. Standard Precautions include practices such as hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, safe injection practices, and proper handling of potentially contaminated equipment or surfaces. The other options are not correct: B. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focuses on environmental protection, not healthcare guidelines. C. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices, not healthcare protocols. D. The Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) is concerned with workplace safety and health regulations but did not introduce Standard Precautions.