In indirect care, which phrase describes infection control and standard precautions?

• A. Keep the room dark.
• B. Infection control and standard precautions.
• C. Avoid communicating with the resident.
• D. Ignore changes in condition.

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is applying infection control and standard precautions in indirect care. Even when you’re not doing direct resident care, these precautions guide every task to prevent spreading germs. Following proper hand hygiene, using appropriate personal protective equipment, safely handling linens, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, and properly disposing of contaminated items are all part of standard precautions. This approach protects both residents and staff, regardless of whether care is being given directly or indirectly, because you can encounter contaminated surfaces or equipment at any time.

The phrase that describes this approach—that infection control and standard precautions—captures the overall framework you should follow to minimize infection risk in all activities. Other options don’t address infection control or safety: keeping the room dark doesn’t prevent infection, avoiding communication can hide changes in condition, and ignoring changes puts residents at real risk.