01
True or false
1 point
A worker assumes that the common PPE donning sequence must be followed exactly in every situation, regardless of the equipment or facility protocol. Is this assumption correct?
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20 questions
02
Choose one
1 point
A healthcare worker provides routine care. No contact with blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, nonintact skin, or contaminated equipment is anticipated, there is no splash risk, and no additional precautions apply. Which PPE choice is supported?
- A
Wear a gown and gloves for every patient interaction, even when no exposure is anticipated.
- B
A gown or gloves may not be needed solely for this task; select any other PPE only if the task or precautions call for it.
- C
Wear a respirator because Standard Precautions always require respiratory protection.
- D
Wear a face shield because all patient care presents a splash risk.
03
Written response
1 point
For Airborne Precautions, what organization must approve the required respirator?
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
During PPE removal, treat surfaces that faced the patient or care environment as .
05
Choose one
1 point
A worker has put on a gown, a mask or respirator, and goggles or a face shield, in that order. According to the common donning sequence, what should the worker do next?
- A
Remove the gown and begin care.
- B
Perform hand hygiene instead of putting on another item.
- C
Put on gloves, extending the cuffs over the gown sleeves.
- D
Put on another gown over the first one.
06
Choose all
1 point
Before entering a care area to provide patient care, which preparation steps are appropriate? Select all that apply.
- A
Read the precaution sign.
- B
Gather the correct size and type of PPE.
- C
Identify where used items will be discarded.
- D
Perform hand hygiene.
- E
Put on gloves before checking the precaution sign.
- F
Plan to carry used PPE into a clean area for disposal.
07
True or false
1 point
A worker should perform a user seal check according to the respirator’s instructions each time the respirator is put on.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
What check should a worker perform according to the respirator’s instructions each time they put it on?
09
Fill in the blank
1 point
For Contact Precautions, a gown and gloves are generally worn for interactions that may involve contact with the patient or their .
10
Choose all
1 point
After providing care, which disposal and handling actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
- A
Discard single-use PPE in the designated waste container at the point of removal.
- B
Place reusable items in the designated container for cleaning and disinfection.
- C
Place contaminated linen in the designated laundry receptacle.
- D
Perform hand hygiene after disposal.
- E
Take used PPE into a clean area before discarding it.
- F
Wash disposable gloves so they can be reused.
11
Choose one
1 point
After care, a worker removes reusable goggles. Which action both reduces contamination risk and handles the equipment appropriately?
- A
Hold the front of the goggles and place them on a clean surface for later use.
- B
Handle the goggles by their clean straps, arms, or headband and place them in the designated reprocessing container.
- C
Discard the reusable goggles in the single-use waste container.
- D
Rinse the goggles and immediately put them back on without following reprocessing instructions.
12
Open ended
1 point
During PPE removal, a worker notices that their hands or clothing have become contaminated. What should they do?
13
Choose one
1 point
A worker is removing PPE after caring for a patient under Airborne Precautions. When the precautions or facility procedure require it, what should the worker do before removing the respirator?
- A
Remove the respirator in the room by pulling it away from the front.
- B
Remove the respirator before leaving, using the front surface to grip it.
- C
Leave the room and close the door before removing it when required by the precautions or facility procedure.
- D
Ask another worker to remove it by pulling on the front.
14
True or false
1 point
Standard Precautions are needed only when a patient is known to have an infection.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Choose one
1 point
During a task, splashes may reach a healthcare worker’s nose, mouth, or eyes. Which PPE combination is indicated for this exposure?
- A
Gloves alone
- B
A mask with goggles or a face shield
- C
A gown alone
- D
A respirator without eye protection
16
Choose one
1 point
A patient is on Contact Precautions. Which PPE is generally worn for an interaction that may involve contact with the patient or their environment?
- A
A mask and face shield
- B
A respirator only
- C
A gown and gloves
- D
Gloves only, regardless of the interaction
17
Choose one
1 point
When following the common sequence for putting on PPE, which item should you put on last so its cuffs extend over the gown sleeves?
- A
The gown
- B
The mask or respirator
- C
The goggles or face shield
- D
The gloves
18
Choose one
1 point
When removing eye protection after care, how should you handle it to reduce the risk of self-contamination?
- A
Grip the front surface firmly
- B
Handle only the clean straps, arms, or headband
- C
Place it on a clean counter before removing it
- D
Wipe it on clothing before handling it
19
Written response
1 point
Each time a respirator is put on, what check should the user perform according to the respirator’s instructions? Enter the check’s name.
20
Written response
1 point
After removing gloves and a gown, what infection-control action is especially important if your hands may have been contaminated? Enter the action.