Ch. 6 -Hand Hygiene & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Review

What items are included in PPE? (select all that apply)

• face shield or goggles

• gown
• gloves
• mask

PPE helps to create a physical barrier to the skin and clothing, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract from infections agents.

• True
• False

After removing PPE, you should always wash your hands.

• True
• False

A biohazard bag is not necessary to dispose if PPE is saturated with blood or other body fluids

• True
• False

Would you ever wear used PPE, such and a gown or gloves, from one patient room to the next?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

Respiratory hygiene practices seek to protect healthcare workers an patients from airborne infectious particles.

• True
• False

It is best practice to put on personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering a patient's room.

• True
• False

It is best to take jewelry off before putting on PPE.

• True
• False

A face mask or respirator does not need to cover the nose.

• True
• False

Which of these should you put on first if you will be wearing a gown, gloves, mask and goggles?

• Gloves
• Gown
• Mask
• Goggles