Ch. 15 Check Yourself Standard Precaution

Gloves used by health care workers can be washed and reused if they are not torn.

• True

• False

When should health care providers wash their hands?

• Upon arriving and prior to leaving the health care facility

• Before and after patient contact

• Before applying and after removing gloves

• Before and after handling any specimen

• After personal use of the bathroom

What types of personal protective equipment (PPE) must an employer provide?

• Scrubs

• Gloves

• Gowns

• Masks

• Face shields

When must standard precautions be used?

• Whenever the health care provider touches the patient

• During surgical procedures

• When drawing blood or handling specimens

• In situations where health care providers might come in contact with any body fluid