In this part of the test, there are six short extracts relating to the work of health professionals. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which you think fits best according to the text.

Personal Medical Equipment and Safety

Sharing personal medical equipment, such as glucose meters, poses significant risks due to the potential for cross-contamination and the transmission of infections. Even though glucose meters are designed to be safe for individual use, sharing them among multiple users can introduce bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. These pathogens can survive in small amounts of blood residue left on the equipment, and even the smallest traces can be enough to transmit an infection. The process of pricking the skin for a blood sample can cause microscopic blood splatters, which might not be visible to the naked eye, but still pose a danger. Therefore, personal medical equipment should always be used exclusively by one individual to prevent these risks.