Question

Read about what Mary does at the hospital to help protect herself and patients from infectious diseases. Mary anticipates coming into contact with the blood and body fluids of a patient. To protect herself and others from potential infectious diseases, she must wear and . NextReset

Answer 1

She must wear a mask and gloves. The mask would prevent her from inhaling pathogens that get transferred viraly, while latex gloves would prevent pathogens from entering through her skin, or if she later decides to put her fingers in her mouth or anything similar. If she has a wound on her hands the gloves will also prevent the blood from mixing with her own and prevent disease.

Answer 2

Mary must wear gloves and a mask.