Which statement about PPE is correct for standard precautions and when contact precautions are required?

• A. Standard precautions require gloves and hand hygiene; contact precautions require gown and gloves (and sometimes eye protection depending on risk).
• B. Standard precautions require gloves and hand hygiene; contact precautions require gown and gloves (and sometimes eye protection depending on risk).
• C. Standard precautions require gloves only; contact precautions require mask and gloves.
• D. Standard precautions require gown and gloves; contact precautions require only gloves.

Answer: (B)