Quiz on Donning and Doffing PPE

What should you do before donning PPE?

• Select the appropriate PPE based on the infectious agent

• Check the patient's temperature

• Wash the patient's hands

• Disinfect the room

What is the first step in donning PPE?

• Put on the gown

• Put on gloves

• Put on the face shield

• Put on the mask

How should you secure the gown?

• By using Velcro straps

• By tying the ties in the back

• By using safety pins

• By using adhesive tape

What should you do after donning a face mask with ear loops?

• Disinfect the mask

• Remove the mask

• Mold the nose piece with fingertips

• Adjust the straps

What is the correct way to perform a seal test on an N95 respirator?

• Press the respirator against your face

• Shake the respirator

• Blow air into the respirator

• Place both hands over the respirator and take a sharp breath in

What should you do if air is leaking around the nose piece of the respirator?

• Remove the respirator

• Tighten the straps

• Replace the respirator

• Rebuild the nose piece with both hands

What is the last step in donning PPE?

• Put on the gown

• Put on the gloves

• Put on the face shield

• Put on the mask

What is the first step in doffing PPE?

• Remove the mask

• Remove the gloves

• Remove the face shield

• Remove the gown

How should you remove the gloves?

• By grabbing the cuff and peeling it off inside out

• By cutting them off

• By shaking them off

• By pulling them off with your teeth

When should you remove the respirator?

• Outside the patient care area

• Before removing the gown

• Inside the patient care area

• Before removing the gloves