PPE and Infection Control Worksheet

Which of the following is NOT considered PPE?

• Gloves

• Goggles

• Stethoscope

• Face shield

When should PPE be removed after providing care?

• Before leaving the patient’s room

• Immediately after patient contact

• Before performing hand hygiene

What is the primary purpose of wearing a mask during patient care?

• To protect the wearer from respiratory droplets

• To provide comfort

• To replace handwashing

• To avoid allergies

In which situation is a gown required as PPE?

• When delivering medications

• When working with airborne pathogens

• When there is a risk of splashing bodily fluids

• When interacting with immunocompromised patients

In which precaution will you wear all PPE including goggles?

• Airborne precaution

• Contact precaution

• Standard precaution

• Droplet precaution

The recommended minimum time for washing hands with soap and water is:

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 1 minute

Which of the following is the most effective method to kill most germs?

• Rinsing hands under cold water

• Scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

• Using a paper towel to dry hands

• Using hand sanitizer for 3 seconds

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are least effective in which of the following situation.

• After touching a clean surface

• When hands are visibly dirty

• After patient contact

• After using gloves

Hand hygiene should be performed at which of the following moments?

• Before eating

• After touching an animal

• After using the restroom

• All of the above

The hands should be placed in which way during hand washing?

• hands below the elbows

• Fists closed tightly

• Backs of hands facing each other

• Fingers spread wide apart