How Should the Covered Operatory Surfaces Be Managed After a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

How should the covered operatory surfaces be managed after a patient appointment?

• A)Remove your gloves, remove the surface covers, and place them in the regular trash.
• B)Keep your gloves on, remove the surface covers, and place them in the regular trash.
• C)Put on fresh gloves, remove the surface covers, and place them in a biohazard bag.
• D)Put on fresh gloves, remove the surface covers, clean and disinfect those surfaces, and discard the covers in the regular trash.

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