Patient Safety & Infection Prevention · Core Topics

Personal Protective Equipment

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This topic is taught through its practice: 12 practice questions, each with the reasoning behind the answer, and the same idea again in plain words.

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Question 1 of 5foundational

Which statement best describes what counts as personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare infection prevention?

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Question 2 of 5foundational

A nurse must wear a gown, mask, eye protection, and gloves. According to the CDC's recommended sequence, in what order is this PPE put on (donned)?

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Question 3 of 5foundational

Which areas of a used isolation gown are considered the most contaminated and therefore should not be touched with bare hands during removal?

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Question 4 of 5intermediate

What is the primary purpose of pulling the gloves up over the cuffs of the gown when donning PPE?

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Question 5 of 5intermediate

Which comparison between respirator fit testing and a user seal check is accurate?

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