The guidelines recommended by the centre for disease control in 1987, which were updated in 1988, to prevent the transmission of AIDS, are called

Appeared in: AIIMS BHOPAL NO- 2018( Shift-2nd)

Explanation

The guidelines introduced by the CDC in 1987 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic were named 'Universal Precautions'.
The fundamental principle of Universal Precautions is to treat the blood and specific body fluids of all patients as if they are infectious for HIV, Hepatitis B, and other blood-borne pathogens.
These guidelines were later updated and expanded in 1996 into the current 'Standard Precautions', which apply to a broader range of bodily fluids and are used for all patients in all settings.

Option A: This is a general term for the entire field and department responsible for preventing nosocomial infections, not the specific name of the 1987 guidelines.
Option B: This refers to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like gloves and gowns. PPE is a tool used to implement the guidelines, not the name of the guidelines themselves.
Option C: This refers to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and the process for sterilizing medical instruments. It is unrelated to the clinical practice guidelines for direct patient interaction.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Knowing History and terminology of CDC infection control guidelines (Universal Precautions) helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
Understanding the evolution from Universal to Standard Precautions is fundamental for nurses to grasp the rationale behind current infection control practices, which are designed to protect both the healthcare provider and the patient.
Nurses must apply Standard Precautions consistently with every patient interaction to prevent the transmission of both known and unknown infectious agents.
A key nursing responsibility is patient education on infection control measures, such as hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, which are core components of Standard Precautions.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the key historical and contextual clues in the question: 'Centre for Disease Control', '1987', '1988', and 'prevent the transmission of AIDS'.
Recognize this as a factual recall question about a specific, named public health guideline.
Evaluate each option. 'Hospital infection control' and 'Central sterilisation' are broad concepts or departments, not specific guidelines for patient care.
Differentiate between the strategy and the tools. 'Personal protection' refers to the equipment (tools) used, not the name of the overall strategy.
Recall or deduce that 'Universal Precautions' is the specific historical term coined by the CDC in the 1980s to address the HIV crisis by treating all patients' blood as potentially infectious.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: History and terminology of CDC infection control guidelines (Universal Precautions).
Stem keywords: guidelines, centre for disease control, 1987, 1988, prevent transmission, AIDS
Lead-in keywords: are called
Negative lead-in flag: false

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