California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

Sterile surgical gloves in the US must meet standards set by which agency?

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The correct answer is: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The US Food and Drug Administration is responsible for regulating the sale and production of medical devices, including surgical gloves. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention primarily focuses on public health and disease prevention, the Environmental Protection Agency oversees environmental regulations, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration monitors workplace safety. While these agencies may have some involvement in the production of surgical gloves, it is ultimately the FDA that sets and enforces the standards for their use in medical procedures.