Which of the following is not true of gloves?

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Indications for hand hygiene include (1) when hands are visibly soiled; (2) after barehanded touching of inanimate objects likely to be contaminated by blood, saliva, or respiratory secretions; (3) before and after treating each client; (4) before donning gloves; and (5) immediately after removing gloves. Gloves can have small, unapparent defects or can be torn during use, and hands can become contaminated during glove removal. These circumstances increase the risk of operative wound contamination and exposure of the DHCP's hands to microorganisms from clients. CDC recommends: Consider the compatibility of lotion and antiseptic products and the effect of petroleum or other oil emollients on the integrity of gloves during product selection and glove use. Wear sterile surgeon's gloves when performing oral surgical procedures. FDA has identified acceptable quality levels (e.g., maximum defects allowed) for glove manufacturers, but even intact gloves eventually fail with exposure to mechanical (e.g., sharps, fingernails, or jewelry) and chemical (e.g., dimethacrylate) hazards and over time. These variables can be controlled, ultimately optimizing glove performance, by (1) maintaining short fingernails, (2) minimizing or eliminating hand jewelry, and (3) using engineering and work-practice controls to avoid injuries with sharps.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Gloves