Which description accurately describes utility gloves?

• A. Thicker, reusable, used for instrument cleaning
• B. Thin, disposable for patient care
• C. Used for patient care
• D. Same as gloves

Answer: (A)

Utility gloves are the thicker, reusable type used for cleaning instruments and handling cleaning chemicals or other housekeeping tasks. Their durability and reusability make them suited for scrubbing, instrument prep, and environments where hands might encounter abrasive materials or chemicals, rather than for direct patient contact. For patient care, the gloves are the thin, disposable kind designed for single use to protect both patient and wearer and to maintain sterility. The vague option describes gloves in general, but utility gloves are specifically heavy-duty and reusable, not disposable or patient-care focused.