Types of PPE
What type of PPE is worn over the hands to prevent contamination and protect both the patient and healthcare provider?
Gloves
What should be performed before putting on and after removing PPE?
Hand Hygiene
What should be removed first when taking off PPE?
Gloves
PPE helps to prevent the spread of ______ from healthcare workers to patients.
Pathogens/ Infectious agents
What piece of PPE is recommended when performing aerosol-generating procedures.
N95 respirator or higher level of respiratory protection
What is worn to protect the eyes from splashes and sprays?
Goggles
PPE should be removed in what area to prevent the spread of contamination?
Outside the patient care area
To avoid contamination, it’s crucial to touch only this part of the goggles when removing them.
Straps/Ear Pieces
PPE should be used in combination with ____ to reduce the risk of infection.
Standard Precautions
Healthcare workers should wear _____ when caring for patients with highly contagious diseases such as Ebola.
Full-body PPE
What type of PPE covers the face and mouth to protect against respiratory droplets?
Face Mask
What should be done if PPE becomes visibly soiled or damaged?
Remove it and Replace it
When removing a gown, how should it be pulled away from the body?
Pulling the gown away from the neck and shoulders and turning it inside out
______ precaution requires the use of PPE such as gloves and a gown when interacting with patients.
Contact Precaution
In surgical settings, what type of gown is worn to provide a high level of protection?
Sterile Surgical Gown
What is worn to cover the body and protect clothing from contamination?
Gowns
N95 respirators must be fitted properly to ensure what type of seal around the nose and mouth?
Tight/Proper Seal
When should a face mask be removed in the sequence of PPE removal?
After removing gloves and gown, but before eye protection
Airborne precautions necessitate a ______ for healthcare workers.
N95 respirator
During the outbreak of the Covid 19 virus, what PPE protocol was implemented universally in healthcare settings.
Masking
What type of PPE is worn over the head and face, providing full facial protection and preventing exposure to infectious droplets?
Face Shield
When putting on PPE, what piece should be put on first?
Gown
How should you remove your gloves when taking of your PPE?
Turning them inside out without touching the outside of the glove.
Droplet precautions require a _____ when caring for a patient with an illness transmitted through respiratory droplets.
Surgical Mask
What type of PPE is necessary when cleaning up a chemical spill in a healthcare setting?
Chemical-resistant gloves and aprons, and sometimes respiratory protection