Which one of the following is not an example of a material requiring the use of standard precautions?
Semen
Synovial fluid
Vomitus
Sweat
Sweat
Rationale: Standard precautions are not required when being exposed to sweat. All other items listed as well as blood, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, body fluid containing blood, unidentifiable body fluid, saliva, feces, nasal secretions, sputum, and urine require the implementation of standard precautions.
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