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Questions and Answers
Why is it important to stand a few inches away from the sink during handwashing?
Why is it important to stand a few inches away from the sink during handwashing?
- To avoid potential contamination from the sink. (correct)
- To reach the faucet handles more easily.
- To prevent water from splashing onto clothes.
- To allow for better visibility of the water flow.
During handwashing, what is the minimum recommended time for scrubbing all hand surfaces, including between the fingers and knuckles?
During handwashing, what is the minimum recommended time for scrubbing all hand surfaces, including between the fingers and knuckles?
- 10 seconds.
- 20 seconds.
- 5 seconds.
- 15 seconds. (correct)
Why should hands be rinsed from the wrist to the fingertips using a downward motion?
Why should hands be rinsed from the wrist to the fingertips using a downward motion?
- To direct contaminants away from cleaner areas. (correct)
- To ensure all soap is removed quickly.
- To prevent water from splashing.
- To save water during the rinsing process.
After drying hands with a paper towel, why is the paper towel then used to turn off the faucet?
After drying hands with a paper towel, why is the paper towel then used to turn off the faucet?
When donning PPE, what is the correct order for putting on a gown, mask, and gloves?
When donning PPE, what is the correct order for putting on a gown, mask, and gloves?
Why should gloves be pulled over the gown cuff when donning PPE?
Why should gloves be pulled over the gown cuff when donning PPE?
During the doffing of PPE, why is it important to avoid touching contaminated surfaces with ungloved hands?
During the doffing of PPE, why is it important to avoid touching contaminated surfaces with ungloved hands?
When removing a gown, why is it recommended to pull it from the shoulders toward the hands so that it is turned inside out?
When removing a gown, why is it recommended to pull it from the shoulders toward the hands so that it is turned inside out?
When doffing a mask, which part of the mask should be touched to remove it?
When doffing a mask, which part of the mask should be touched to remove it?
According to the procedures outlined, when is hand hygiene performed in relation to PPE doffing?
According to the procedures outlined, when is hand hygiene performed in relation to PPE doffing?
Flashcards
Handwashing
Handwashing
Washing hands to remove contaminants.
15 Seconds
15 Seconds
Minimum time for effective hand scrubbing during handwashing.
Distance from Sink
Distance from Sink
Prevents contamination from the sink.
Donning PPE Order
Donning PPE Order
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Gown
Gown
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Mask
Mask
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Gloves
Gloves
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Doffing PPE Order
Doffing PPE Order
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Removing Gown Safely
Removing Gown Safely
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Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
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Study Notes
- Principles of Medical Laboratory Science 2 are discussed
- Anne Therese Laudato RMT, MD, is the author
Materials needed for handwashing and PPE
- Soap is needed
- Paper towels are needed
- A trash can is needed
- A gown is needed
- Masks are needed
- Gloves are needed
Handwashing Procedure
- Stand a few inches from the sink to avoid contamination
- Turn on the faucet and place hands under running water
- Use soap and work up lather to ensure that hand surfaces are reached
- Scrub all hand surfaces for at least 15 seconds, especially between the fingers and knuckles
- Apply a little friction and rub hands together for another 15 seconds
- Rinse the hands from the wrist to the fingertips using a downward motion
- Dry hands using a clean paper towel
- Use the paper towel to close the faucet, except for foot or motion activated faucets
Donning PPE
- Put on the gown and make sure it is fastened and the belt is tied if disposable
- Put on the mask to cover both the nose and the mouth
- Put on the gloves, pulling them over the gown cuff
Doffing PPE
- Remove gloves without touching contaminated areas with ungloved hands
- Remove the gown by pulling it from the shoulders toward the hand so that it is turned inside out
- Remove the mask by touching the string only
- Hand wash following PPE removal
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Description
Discusses the principles of Medical Laboratory Science 2, as taught by Anne Therese Laudato. Covers materials and procedures for effective handwashing, including soap, paper towels, and proper technique. Explains how to don personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns, masks and gloves.
