According to CDC guidelines, when should gloves be worn?

• A. Only during radiographs
• B. Only during surgeries
• C. During every invasive clinical procedure
• D. Only during patient contact

Answer: (C)

Glove use is all about infection control: they provide a barrier to prevent transmission of blood, saliva, mucous membranes, and contaminated surfaces between patients and clinicians. Because invasive clinical procedures breach tissues and create exposure to body fluids, gloves must be worn for every such procedure. This ensures consistent protection rather than applying gloves only to specific tasks like radiographs or surgeries, or only during general patient contact. Remember to change gloves between patients and if they become torn or contaminated, and to perform hand hygiene before putting them on and after removing them.