the statement is true or false. __ 1. Standard precautions do NOT have to be used for contact with saliva or tears. a. True b. False __ 2. Every patient must be considered a potential source of infection. a. True b. False __ 3. Gloves can be washed between patients if the gloves have not been contaminated. a. True b. False __ 4. After use, needles must be capped and placed in a puncture resistant sharps container. a. True b. False __ 5. Gloves must be worn during any procedure that is likely to cause splashing of blood or other body fluids. a. True b. False __ 6. Any cut, injury,or needle stick-no matter how minor-must be reported immediately. a. True b. False __ 7. To remove contaminated gloves, put the gloved fingers of one hand inside the cuff of the glove on the o hand to remove the first glove. a. True b. False Write the Doffing Sequence in Order According to the CDC a. Gown b. Gloves c. Mask d. Goggles 8. First Item to Remove 9. Second Item to Remove 10. Third Item to Remove 11. Last Item to Remove te the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 2. Which of the following is an example of a multidrug-resistant superbug? a. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus b. E. coli c. Diplococci d. Giardia intestinalis

## Step 1<br />The first statement is about the use of standard precautions for contact with saliva or tears. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), standard precautions must be used for contact with saliva or tears. Therefore, the statement is false.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The second statement is about considering every patient as a potential source of infection. According to the CDC, every patient must be considered a potential source of infection. Therefore, the statement is true.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The third statement is about washing gloves between patients. According to the CDC, gloves should not be washed between patients as they may become contaminated. Therefore, the statement is false.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The fourth statement is about the handling of needles after use. According to the CDC, needles must be capped and placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container after use. Therefore, the statement is true.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />The fifth statement is about wearing gloves during procedures that may cause splashing of blood or other body fluids. According to the CDC, gloves must be worn during any procedure that is likely to cause splashing of blood or other body fluids. Therefore, the statement is true.<br /><br />## Step 6<br />The sixth statement is about reporting any cut, injury, or needle stick. According to the CDC, any cut, injury, or needle stick, no matter how minor, must be reported immediately. Therefore, the statement is true.<br /><br />## Step 7<br />The seventh statement is about the correct method to remove contaminated gloves. According to the CDC, to remove contaminated gloves, the gloved fingers of one hand should be placed inside the cuff of the glove on the opposite hand to remove the first glove. Therefore, the statement is true.<br /><br />## Step 8<br />The eighth to eleventh questions are about the correct sequence of removing personal protective equipment (PPE) according to the CDC. The correct sequence is: Gloves, Gown, Mask, Goggles.<br /><br />## Step 9<br />The twelfth question is about identifying an example of a multidrug-resistant superbug. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus is an example of a multidrug-resistant superbug. Therefore, the answer is a.