An EMT should consider wearing protective eyewear when caring for which of these patients?
A) A patient with a difficult-to-visualize scalp laceration
B) A trauma patient who is covered in dirt, rocks, and other foreign debris
C) A patient who is actively coughing
D) A patient who was sprayed with mace by police during arrest

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Protective eyewear is recommended when there is a risk of exposure to bodily fluids, such as when a patient is actively coughing, which can spread respiratory droplets.

An EMT Should Consider Wearing Protective Eyewear When Caring for Which