Which items are considered supplies not contaminated with blood and body fluids?

Which items are considered supplies not contaminated with blood and body fluids?

• A. Wrappers
• B. All of the above
• C. Paper Towels
• D. Exam Table Paper

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is that some items remain clean until they’re used or opened. Wrappers, paper towels, and exam table paper are all considered supplies not contaminated with blood and body fluids when they are unopened or unused. Wrappers come in sterile packaging and stay clean until the package is opened. Paper towels are clean when unused and dry, and exam table paper is a barrier sheet used to cover the table and is replaced between patients, so the roll itself is clean before use. If any of these items become wet or contact blood or body fluids, they would then be considered contaminated. So all of the listed items are clean supplies before they’re used.

The idea being tested is that some items remain clean until they’re used or opened. Wrappers, paper towels, and exam table paper are all considered supplies not contaminated with blood and body fluids when they are unopened or unused. Wrappers come in sterile packaging and stay clean until the package is opened. Paper towels are clean when unused and dry, and exam table paper is a barrier sheet used to cover the table and is replaced between patients, so the roll itself is clean before use. If any of these items become wet or contact blood or body fluids, they would then be considered contaminated. So all of the listed items are clean supplies before they’re used.