Multiple Choice
When performing a physical examination,safety measures must be taken to protect the examiner and the patient against infections.Which of the following statements describes the most appropriate actions the examiner should take when performing a physical examination?
A) There is no need to wash hands after removing gloves,as long as the gloves are still intact.
B) Wash hands at the beginning of the examination and every time you leave and re-enter the room.
C) Wash hands between examinations of body systems to prevent the spread of pathogens from one part of the body to another.
D) Wear gloves through the entire examination to reassure the patient that you are careful about the spread of infectious diseases.
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