Which item is commonly protected by gloves?

• A. Light
• B. Exposure to blood and bodily secretions
• C. Temperature
• D. Sound

Answer: (B)

Gloves are used as a barrier to prevent direct skin contact with potentially infectious materials. The most common reason to wear them is to protect against exposure to blood and bodily secretions, which can carry germs that cause illness. This is especially important in medical or caregiving settings where handling specimens, wounds, or other fluids is routine. Gloves aren’t primarily for protecting against light, temperature, or sound, which require different kinds of protection. So the primary protection gloves provide is against exposure to blood and bodily secretions.