1.1 In which of these situations should a lab technician remove their gloves?
a) Before carrying specimens through a designated clean area
b) Before loading the autoclave
c) Before using a restroom
d) For cleaning a chemical spill
C:Before using a restroom.
You should remove your gloves and wash your hands before using the restroom to prevent transferring laboratory contaminants to yourself. Answer a is incorrect because you must always wear gloves when carrying specimens, even through designated clean areas. However, care should be taken not to touch anything in the clean areas.
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