What is the main purpose of wearing examination gloves in a medical office?
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Medical Office Assistant · Clinical Office Practice and Patient Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
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A medical office assistant should wear gloves when performing which of the following tasks?
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When must a medical office assistant change to a new pair of gloves?
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What hand hygiene step is required in relation to glove use?
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An assistant notices a coworker washing disposable examination gloves with soap and water to reuse them. What should the assistant do?
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- Identify the types of personal protective equipment and what each item protects.
- Explain when to use gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, and eye protection.
- Apply the correct order for donning and doffing personal protective equipment.
- Describe proper disposal of used personal protective equipment and the role of hand hygiene.
Sources & references
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Infection Control
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Bloodborne Pathogens
- World Health Organization — Infection Prevention and Control
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