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Put on gloves before you care for a victim with... A) a severe injury or sudden illness B) any bleeding or presence of body fluids C) an airway obstruction D) an obvious fracture or break

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Answer: B) any bleeding or presence of body fluids

Explanation: Body fluids and blood can become infected if contaminated by bacteria present in your hands. Also, you want to protect yourself from these infections as well gloves provide a way to do so and is required. You also want to prevent cross-contamination between victims and make sure that nothing is spread. Therefore, B is the best answer.

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