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Personal protective equipment is necessary because:
  1. It provides a barrier of protection from blood-borne pathogen exposure.
  2. It prevents bacteria from multiplying.
  3. It protects health care workers from violent patients.
  4. None of the above.
Explanation
Answer: A - Personal protective equipment provides an extra layer of protection from blood-borne pathogen exposure. Gloves, masks, gowns and shoe covers are all examples of personal protective equipment, or PPE. All procedures that have a risk for passing blood-borne pathogens will require the use of PPE per OSHA requirements.
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