15. Standard precautions are better for healthcare workers because: A. O the law mandates we utilize universal precautions B. O it covers a broader scope of protection, and goes a step farther C. O standard precautions are not better, and have no significance D. O they are an option if the healthcare worker wants to be protected

The correct answer is : option B  it covers a broader scope of protection, and goes a step farther.

Explanation:

Standard precautions is the precaution as it is implemented through OSHA rules and regulation that covers the broader scope of prevention and protection for the healthcare individuals like doctors and nurses. It goes one step farther for the protection and therefore replaced the term universal precautions.

According to this healthcare professionals should cover themselves with protection gear such as masks, gowns, gloves and should clean their hands before and after touching patient.

Thus, the correct answer is : option B.