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What is the primary purpose of PPE?

PPE creates a barrier between healthcare workers and infectious material.

Does PPE replace hand hygiene?

PPE supplements hand hygiene and other infection-prevention measures; it does not replace them.

When should healthcare workers wear gloves?

Wear gloves when contact with blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, nonintact skin, or potentially contaminated equipment or surfaces is anticipated.

What are two key rules for changing gloves?

Change gloves between patients and when needed between tasks on the same patient. Never wash or reuse disposable gloves.

When is a gown indicated?

Wear a gown when clothing or exposed skin may contact blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or other infectious material.

What protection is needed when splashes may reach the face?

Use a mask with goggles, or a face shield, when splashes or sprays could reach the eyes, nose, or mouth.

What respirator may Airborne Precautions require?

Use the respirator specified for the suspected transmission route or procedure; Airborne Precautions may require a fit-tested N95 or higher-level respirator.

What check should follow putting on a respirator?

After putting on a respirator, secure and adjust its fit, then perform a user seal check as instructed.

What is the common order for putting on PPE?

A common sequence is hand hygiene, gown, mask or respirator, eye protection, then gloves.

How should glove cuffs sit over gown sleeves when appropriate?

Pull glove cuffs over the gown sleeves when appropriate.

How should the outside of used PPE be treated during removal?

Treat the outside of used PPE as contaminated and touch as little of those surfaces as possible while removing it.

How should goggles or a face shield be removed?

Remove goggles or a face shield by the headband or arms, not by touching the front.