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Maintaining a Safe Work Environment — Unit test

Question 14 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

To avoid allergic reactions to latex gloves, the safest response from hospitals would be to

Answer
A
provide alternative gloves for hospital staff.
B
allow hospital staff to work bare-handed.
C
require a 5-minute time limit for wearing latex gloves.
D
provide allergy medication for its staff.

Explanation

The safest way to prevent reactions is to avoid exposing people with latex allergies to latex. Hospitals can provide non-latex alternative gloves for staff, which protects allergic workers while still allowing them to use gloves for hygiene and safety. Working bare-handed increases infection risks, and limiting how long latex gloves are worn or providing allergy medication does not eliminate exposure.

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