In Several Studies,it Was Determined That the Risk of Contamination

question 16

Multiple Choice

In several studies,it was determined that the risk of contamination and subsequent infection to the wearer can be reduced by wearing two pairs of sterile surgical gloves,as opposed to wearing one pair.Select the correct statement that refers to double gloving in terms of a best practice.

• A) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorses double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures.
• B) Wearing two glove layers permits regloving using the closed-glove technique for a contaminated glove.
• C) Wearing a glove liner between both layers of gloves may eliminate the risk of perforation to the inner glove,protecting the wearer from sharps injury.
• D) The AORN publication titled Recommended Practices for Prevention of Transmissible Infections in the Perioperative Practice Setting recommends the double-glove procedure during invasive procedures.

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