WorksheetsPHS - Hand Hygiene & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the primary purpose of handwashing in healthcare settings?
a)
To remove visible dirt
b)
To prevent the spread of infection and germs
c)
To make hands smell clean
d)
To comply with hospital policies
2.
Practicing hand hygiene reduces the risk of infection for both the healthcare worker and patient
a)
True
b)
False
3.
You should always wash hands that are visibly dirty or contaminated with body fluids instead of using hand sanitizer.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Hand hygiene is an extremely important part of reducing the spread of (a)
5.
During hand washing, you should lather your hands for _________ seconds
a)
10
b)
50
c)
20
d)
40
e)
30
6.
You should never use a paper towel to turn off the water faucet when you finish washing your hands.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
When should healthcare workers perform hand hygiene?
a)
Before and after patient contact
b)
Only after contact with a patient
c)
Once every hour during a shift
d)
Only when hands are visibly soiled
8.
Should you wash your hand before donning and after removing PPE?
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which of the following situations requires handwashing instead of hand sanitizer?
a)
After adjusting your mask
b)
Before entering a patient’s room
c)
After using the restroom
d)
After handling paperwork
10.
PPE helps to create a physical barrier to the skin and clothing, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract from infections agents.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
A biohazard bag is not necessary to dispose of PPE that is saturated with blood or other body fluids
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Would you wear PPE from one patient room to the next?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Maybe
13.
Respiratory hygiene practices seek to protect healthcare workers and patients from airborne infectious particles.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
It is best practice to put on personal protective equipment (PPE) before you enter the resident’s room.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
It is best to take jewelry off before putting on PPE.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
A face mask or respirator does not need to cover the nose.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Which of these should you put on first if you will be wearing a gown, gloves, mask and goggles?
a)
Gloves
b)
Gown
c)
Mask
d)
Goggles
18.
When taking off PPE, what should you remove first?
a)
Gown
b)
Gloves
c)
Mask
d)
Goggles
19.
After removing PPE, what is the next crucial step?
a)
Store the PPE for future use
b)
Sanitize your hands
c)
Immediately leave the area
d)
Disinfect the PPE
20.
What does the abbreviation PPE stand for?
a)
personal protecting equipment
b)
protection providing equipment
c)
personal protective equipment
d)
personally protected equipment
21.
What items are included in PPE? (select all that apply)
a)
mask
b)
gown
c)
gloves
d)
face shield
e)
goggles
22.
When removing PPE, why is it important to avoid touching the outside of the equipment?
a)
To prevent damaging the equipment
b)
To keep the equipment clean for the next use
c)
To avoid contamination from hazardous materials
d)
To speed up the removal process
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