Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Practices

The video tutorial by Kara Jacob Silifke, a medical officer, focuses on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of universal face mask use for source control, guidelines for PPE usage, and specific requirements for suspected COVID-19 cases. The tutorial also covers strategies for conserving PPE and provides detailed instructions on donning and doffing PPE to ensure safety and prevent contamination.

What is the primary purpose of universal face mask use in long-term care facilities?

• To allow for social distancing to be ignored

• To provide source control by preventing the spread of germs from the wearer

• To replace the need for other PPE

• To protect the wearer from all airborne particles

Which of the following is NOT a correct practice when wearing a face mask?

• Covering both mouth and nose

• Touching the front of the mask while wearing it

• Removing the mask by touching only the straps

• Storing the mask in a breathable container

When should PPE be used in a long-term care facility?

• Only during an outbreak in the facility

• Whenever there is a suspicion or confirmation of COVID-19 in a resident

• Only when a resident has a confirmed positive test for COVID-19

• Only when a resident shows symptoms of COVID-19

Which of the following is considered adequate eye protection?

• Contact lenses

• Personal eyeglasses

• Goggles or a face shield covering the front and sides

• A face mask with a visor

What is the difference between a face mask and an N95 respirator?

• A face mask provides a tight seal around the face

• An N95 respirator filters the air and provides a seal around the face

• A face mask is reusable, while an N95 is not

• An N95 is only used for non-medical purposes

What should be done before donning PPE?

• Adjust your face mask

• Put on gloves

• Check the fit of your gown

• Clean your hands

What is the correct order for donning PPE?

• Gown, gloves, face mask, goggles

• Gloves, gown, face mask, goggles

• Face mask, gown, gloves, goggles

• Gown, face mask, goggles, gloves

How should gloves be removed to avoid contamination?

• By pulling them off with your teeth

• By grasping the palm area of one glove and peeling it off

• By cutting them off with scissors

• By pulling them off from the fingertips

What should be done with eye protection if it is being reused?

• It should be shared among staff

• It should be cleaned and disinfected

• It should be stored in a plastic bag

• It should be discarded after each use

What is the final step after doffing PPE?

• Store the PPE for future use

• Perform hand hygiene

• Dispose of the PPE in a regular trash bin

• Check the fit of your face mask