01
Front
To whom do Standard Precautions apply?
Back
Standard Precautions apply to every patient, whether or not an infection is known.
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5 Personal Protective Equipment Free Online FlashCards
Study 5 Personal Protective Equipment with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
Front
What guides PPE selection for routine care?
Back
Choose PPE according to the task, anticipated exposure, and any indicated Transmission-Based Precautions—not the same equipment for every interaction.
03
Front
What PPE addresses a likely blood splash to the face and clothing?
Back
Wear gloves and a gown to protect hands and clothing, plus a mask with eye protection or a face shield to protect the face.
04
Front
What PPE is generally used for Contact Precautions?
Back
Generally put on a gown and gloves when entering for care that may involve contact with the patient or their environment.
05
Front
What respiratory protection is generally used for Droplet Precautions?
Back
Wear a mask upon entering the patient’s room or care space, as specified by the precautions and facility instructions.
06
Front
What respiratory protection is required before entering under Airborne Precautions?
Back
Put on the respirator required by facility procedures before entry and check its fit; follow the posted precautions and respiratory-protection program.
07
Front
What is the usual sequence for putting on four-piece PPE?
Back
The usual sequence is gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, then gloves.
08
Front
How should a gown and gloves fit together when donned?
Back
Ensure the gown covers the torso and arms, and extend the gloves over the gown cuffs.
09
Front
How do you remove contaminated gloves without touching their outside with bare hands?
Back
Grasp the outside of one glove with the other gloved hand and peel it off. Slide fingers under the remaining glove’s cuff and remove it without touching its outside; then perform hand hygiene.
10
Front
Where should you hold a face shield when removing it?
Back
Handle the face shield by its strap or arms, not by its potentially contaminated front.
11
Front
How should you remove a potentially contaminated gown?
Back
Peel the gown away from your body and turn it inside out so its potentially contaminated surface is contained.
12
Front
When should you remove a respirator after Airborne Precautions?
Back
Unless facility instructions specify otherwise, remove it after leaving the room and closing the door.
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