Chemo-approved gloves are not required when which activity?

• A. Changing diapers
• B. Vital signs
• C. Handling emesis
• D. Measuring and testing urine

Answer: (A)

Chemo-approved gloves are worn to protect against exposure to chemotherapy drugs and any bodily fluids that may be contaminated with those drugs. Measuring and recording vital signs typically involves no contact with body fluids or chemotherapy-contaminated materials, so chemo-approved gloves aren’t required for this task. You would use standard precautions and appropriate gloves if there is any potential contact with blood, urine, vomitus, or other fluids. The other activities involve handling bodily fluids that could carry cytotoxic agents, so chemo gloves would be indicated in those situations.