Infection Control: Standard Precautions- PPE

When should masks and eyewear be worn for procedures?

• After gloves and before gowns

• After gowns and before gloves

• Before gowns and after gloves

• Before gloves and after gowns

What should be done if a mask gets wet or is worn for more than 30 minutes?

• Reuse the same mask

• Discard or replace with a new mask

• Wash and reuse the mask

• Share the mask with a colleague

When are eyewear required to be worn?

• When handling contaminated items

• When cleaning environmental surfaces

• When caring for patients with highly infectious disease

• All of the above

What should be done if other protective equipment is required along with gloves?

• Wear gloves outside the patient's room

• Put on gloves first

• Put on gloves last

• Do not wear gloves

When should gloves be changed?

• At the end of the day

• Every hour

• After 3 visits

• Between visits

What should be done with gloves after use?

• Wash and reuse

• Change between visits

• Wear outside the patient's room

• Never wash and reuse

What can washing gloves do to them?

• Make them more effective

• Create holes and make them ineffective

• Make them last longer

• None of the above

Where should PPE, including gloves, be removed?

• Before leaving the patient care area

• In the hallways

• Outside the patient's room

• After leaving the hospital

What is the purpose of wearing masks and eyewear for procedures?

• To keep the face warm

• To protect against splashes or sprays of blood or bodily fluids

• To avoid wearing gowns

• To look professional

What is the proper protocol for wearing and disposing of masks and eyewear?

• Wear for as long as possible

• Wear once and then discard into biohazardous waste containers

• Reuse for a week and then discard

• Share with colleagues