Which item is used to protect the handler from contamination?

• A. Bandages
• B. Dressings
• C. Antiseptic wipes
• D. Latex gloves

Answer: (D)

A barrier between your hands and contaminants is the key idea. Latex gloves provide that shield by covering the hands, preventing direct skin contact with blood, bodily fluids, and contaminated surfaces. They are designed to be disposable and worn during procedures, so you reduce the risk of transferring pathogens to yourself or spreading them to others, and then throw them away to maintain cleanliness.

Other items don’t serve this protective barrier in the same way: antiseptic wipes help reduce microbial load on skin or surfaces but don’t provide continuous protection during handling; bandages and dressings protect the wound or area being treated on the patient and the environment, not the person performing the task.