True or false universal precautions attempt to prevent infectious diseases from being spread from the victim to the Good Samaritan and vice versa

True. Universal precautions are a set of guidelines followed in healthcare settings to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. They assume that all patients could potentially have an infectious disease, and therefore healthcare workers take certain precautions to protect themselves and others from potential transmission. This includes using personal protective equipment (such as gloves, masks, and gowns), practicing proper hand hygiene, and implementing other infection control measures.