When Providing Prehospital Care to a Patient with a Soft-Tissue

question 40

Multiple Choice

When providing prehospital care to a patient with a soft-tissue injury, which of the following is true?

• A) Gloves are needed only if she has an open soft-tissue injury.
• B) Hands must be washed even if gloves were worn during care.
• C) Sterile gloves are essential to prevent infection to the patient.
• D) Double gloving is necessary to protect from bloodborne diseases.

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