The Invention of Rubber Gloves

In 1890, Dr. William Halsted, a chief surgeon at Johns Hopkins, noticed his nurse Caroline Hampton's severe reaction to disinfectants. He collaborated with Goodyear to create thin rubber gloves, which helped her recover. The gloves' success led to the birth of the rubber glove industry. Halsted and Caroline later married.

What problem did Caroline Hampton face while working as a scrub nurse?

• She was allergic to the surgical instruments.

• She developed a severe reaction to disinfectants.

• She had difficulty with the surgical procedures.

• She was not able to work long hours.

Who did Dr. Halsted contact to create the first pair of rubber gloves?

• A local tailor

• A pharmaceutical company

• The Goodyear rubber company

• A medical supply store

What was the outcome of the initial experiment with rubber gloves?

• They caused more skin reactions.

• They were ineffective and discarded.

• They were successful and more were ordered.

• They were only used by Caroline.

What industry was born from the early experiments with rubber gloves?

• The rubber glove industry

• The textile industry

• The surgical instrument industry

• The pharmaceutical industry

What significant personal event occurred between Dr. Halsted and Caroline after the invention of the gloves?

• They started a business together.

• They traveled the world.

• They got married.

• They wrote a book.