Which personal protective equipment is required when manually cleaning instruments at a sink in the decontamination area?

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AA surgical gown only
BSterile gloves and a cloth cap
CFluid-resistant gown, gloves, mask, and eye/face protection
DNo PPE is needed if instruments are pre-soaked

✓ Correct answer: C. Fluid-resistant gown, gloves, mask, and eye/face protection Manual cleaning generates splashes and aerosols, so technicians must wear a fluid-resistant gown, gloves, and face/eye protection to guard against exposure to blood and body fluids.

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