A dental assistant tears a glove when assisting a dentist with a patient who is sick. What should the assistant do FIRST? Report the incident to the CDC O Put on a new Pair of Gloves O Notify OSHA O Remove the gloves and wash hands

A dental assistant tears a glove when assisting a dentist with a patient who is sick. What should the assistant do FIRST? Report the incident to the CDC O Put on a new Pair of Gloves O Notify OSHA O Remove the gloves and wash hands

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter39: Phlebotomy

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Report the incident to the CDC
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Remove the gloves and wash hands

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