Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Quiz

Questions and Answers

In what order do you put on PPE?

gown, mask, eyewear, gloves

In what order do you remove PPE?

gloves, goggles, gown, mask

The correct sequence for donning PPE is the following: gloves, mask/respirator, goggles/face shield, gown.

False

Which statement is TRUE about PPE removal after caring for a patient with chicken pox?

When removing PPE, the respirator should be removed outside the patient's room. Signup and view all the answers

Select the PPE you would wear for a patient with Mycoplasma pneumonia requiring nasotracheal suction.

Gloves, gown, goggles, and mask Signup and view all the answers

In what order would you doff (remove) the PPE?

Gloves, gown, goggles, and mask Signup and view all the answers

Select ALL the areas on PPE that are considered 'clean'.

Ties on the gown Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is false about a respirator?

A respirator is to be worn at all times when a patient is in droplet precautions. Signup and view all the answers

The nurse should always don personal protective equipment in the patient's room.

False Signup and view all the answers

What infections require Contact precautions?

Think MRS.WEE (M = multi-drug resistant organisms; R = respiratory infections; S = skin infections; W = wound infections; E = enteric; E = eye infections) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct way to dispose of a needle for a patient with unknown HIV status?

Place the needle in the nearest puncture-resistant container. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct course of action for a nurse who administers the wrong dose of an antibiotic?

The nurse should create an incident report and record the facts in the patient's medical record. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct course of action for a nurse if an intravenous pump is alarming?

Discontinue the infusion, replace the pump, and label the broken pump. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates understanding of surgical asepsis?

The tray is considered to be unsterile if a blood-soaked gauze is placed back onto the tray. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage

PPE must be donned in the following order: gown, mask, eyewear, gloves.
Removal of PPE follows this order: gloves, goggles, gown, mask.

PPE Sequences and Best Practices

The correct sequence for donning PPE does not start with gloves; the final order is gown, mask, goggles, gloves.
For patients with airborne precautions (e.g., chicken pox), respirators must be removed outside the room to prevent infection.

Infection Precautions

Mycoplasma pneumonia patients require droplet precautions, necessitating gloves, gown, goggles, and mask.
The order for doffing PPE after caring for such patients is: gloves, gown, goggles, and mask.

Clean vs. Contaminated PPE Areas

Clean areas of PPE include ties on the gown, inside gloves, the back of the gown, and straps on goggles.
Areas typically considered contaminated include the outside of the mask and sleeves of the gown.

Respirators and Usage

Respirators are required for airborne precautions, while surgical masks are used for droplet precautions.
Annual fit tests for respirators are necessary.

Proper Needle Disposal

Used needles must be disposed of immediately in the nearest puncture-resistant container, without recapping or breaking the needle beforehand.

Incident Documentation Protocols

Document medication errors in the medical record and create an incident report; no need to include the report in the patient's file.
The nurse should ensure all factual details about the incident are clearly recorded.

Equipment Maintenance in Patient Care

Suspicion of malfunctioning equipment (like an infusion pump) requires immediate substitution with a functioning unit, along with labeling the broken device.
Do not attempt to fix malfunctioning pumps while feeding the patient.

Understanding Surgical Asepsis

All items in surgical fields must remain sterile; if a sterile item contacts a non-sterile item, it is considered contaminated.
The skin cannot be fully sterilized, and the edges of a sterile field are viewed as unsterile.
Ensure all fluids flow downward in surgical settings to avoid contamination through capillary action.

Description

Test your knowledge on the correct usage and sequences of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. This quiz covers donning and doffing procedures, infection precautions, and the difference between clean and contaminated areas. Ensure you are familiar with best practices to protect yourself and others.