What PPE protects against anticipated splashes of blood or body fluids?
For anticipated splashes or sprays, wear gloves, a gown, and a mask with eye protection or a face shield.
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What PPE protects against anticipated splashes of blood or body fluids?
For anticipated splashes or sprays, wear gloves, a gown, and a mask with eye protection or a face shield.
Does routine contact with intact skin always require gloves?
No. Select gloves according to anticipated exposure and applicable precautions; touching intact skin alone does not automatically require them.
When do Standard Precautions apply?
Standard Precautions apply to all patient care.
When should Transmission-Based Precautions be added?
Add Transmission-Based Precautions when indicated.
What can PPE not replace?
PPE is a barrier, not a substitute for hand hygiene or other infection-control practices.
What is the usual order for putting on PPE?
Gown → mask or respirator → goggles or face shield → gloves.
What should you do after putting on a respirator?
Perform a fit check according to your training and the manufacturer's instructions.
Does a respirator fit check replace fit testing?
No. A fit check does not replace required respirator training or fit testing.
How can you remove contaminated gloves without touching their outer surfaces?
Pinch the outside of one glove near the wrist and peel it inside out. Hold it in the gloved hand, slide bare fingers under the other cuff, then peel that glove over the first.
What should you do after removing contaminated disposable gloves?
Dispose of the gloves in the appropriate waste container, then perform hand hygiene.
Which part of a mask or respirator should you avoid touching during removal?
Avoid touching the front, which may be contaminated. Remove it using its ties, straps, or elastic, following device and facility instructions.
How should disposable gloves be handled after care?
Discard disposable gloves in the appropriate waste container.
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