PPE
These are disposable, single-use items worn to protect the hands of healthcare providers.
What are gloves?
PPE makes communication with patients more difficult due to this.
What is by hiding facial expressions? Or by making hearing more difficult?
This specific type of mask is worn by health care professionals to prevent inhalation of infectious small airborne particles.
What is a respirator mask with N95 or higher filtration?
These are protective garments worn to protect clothing from the splashing or spraying of body fluids and reduce the transmission of microorganisms.
What are isolation gowns?
These should fit over the cuffs of a gown.
What are gloves?
Gowns are considered this and should be changed if they become heavily soiled or damaged.
What is task specific?
Masks are protective coverings worn by health care providers to protect this.
What are the mucous membranes of their nose and mouth?
Give an example of a time when eye protection should be worn.
What is when emptying a urinary catheter? Or assisting a nurse in irrigating a wound or suctioning a client’s airway.
Fingernails should be kept short to avoid doing this to gloves.
What is puncturing them?