Mastering essential techniques for PPE

What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• To enhance the comfort of healthcare workers

• To protect healthcare workers and patients from exposure to infectious agents

• To provide a uniform appearance for healthcare workers

• To improve the efficiency of healthcare procedures

When should PPE be donned?

• After performing a procedure

• Only when entering an operating room

• Before entering any environment with a risk of exposure to infectious agents

• Only when instructed by a supervisor

Who is required to wear PPE in healthcare settings?

• Only doctors and nurses

• Anyone at risk of exposure to infectious agents, including healthcare workers and support staff

• Only patients with infectious diseases

• Only visitors during an outbreak

Why is the proper removal of PPE important?

• To ensure the PPE can be reused

• To avoid self-contamination and prevent the spread of infectious agents

• To save time during the end of a shift

• To keep the healthcare facility clean

What could happen if gloves are removed incorrectly?

• The gloves might tear

• Pathogens on the outside of the gloves could come into contact with the skin

• The gloves may be reused by mistake

• There would be no consequence as long as hand hygiene is performed afterward.

Which step is NOT part of the correct procedure for donning PPE?

• Performing hand hygiene before donning PPE

• Tying the gown securely at the neck and waist

• Putting on gloves before the gown

• Ensuring the mask covers the nose and mouth properly

What should be done immediately after removing gloves during the PPE removal process?

• Put on a new pair of gloves

• Remove the gown

• Perform hand hygiene

• Remove the mask