Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Quiz

Wear gowns to prevent contamination of clothing with infectious materials.

Choose from disposable, reusable, fluid-resistant, non-fluid-resistant, sterile, or clean gowns based on the situation.

Gowns are part of Standard Precautions, meant to minimize infection risk.

Shoe covers protect against exposure to airborne organisms and contaminated environments.

Shoe covers should be worn as part of Full Barrier Precautions for protective clothing.

Wear head covers to protect hair and scalp from contamination in potential exposure situations.

Surgical masks protect the nose and mouth from splattered fluids and are used in Standard Precautions.

Respirators filter air to protect from microorganisms, more protective than surgical masks.

Powered Air Purifying Respirator is a battery-operated device that cleans air through a HEPA filter.

High Efficiency Particulate Air filter that traps harmful particles.

Standards set by the Centers for Disease Control for safety in health care settings.

A respirator providing breathable air to users in hazardous environments.

Infection control measures implemented to reduce airborne transmission risk.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; approves safety equipment for first responders.

A type of respirator that maintains pressure to prevent contaminants from entering.

Precautions taken to prevent transmission of infections via direct contact with patients or their environment.

Precautions to prevent transmission of infections through droplets from coughs, sneezes, or talking.

Special clothing or equipment worn to prevent exposure to infectious materials.

Barrier worn on hands to protect when handling infectious materials or contaminated surfaces.

Protective clothing worn to prevent contamination of clothing from infectious materials.

Diseases requiring specific precautions, like SARS and Influenza.

Protect mucous membranes of eyes, nose, and mouth from splashes.

Fit snugly over the eyes for protection from splashes.

Order of donning personal protective equipment (PPE).

Order for safely taking off personal protective equipment after use.

Protects mouth and nose; fit snugly against the face.

Cleaning hands to prevent contamination and infection.

Guidelines to protect oneself and limit spread of contamination.

The outside of gloves can be contaminated during use.

Elements that can influence the effectiveness of a respirator's fit on a person's face.

Grasp and peel off the first glove using the other gloved hand, then remove the second glove with the ungloved hand.

A test to check how well a respirator fits, using a tasting solution to determine leakage.

Restrictions such as no eating or smoking before a qualitative fit test, allowing only water.

Always discard used gloves in a waste container to prevent contamination.

Steps taken during a qualitative fit test where the subject assesses taste from a solution in a hood.

The outside of goggles or face shields can be contaminated and need careful removal.

N95 respirators are single-use and should be discarded after contact with certain patients.

Remove goggles by lifting the headband or ear pieces from the back.

The front and sleeves of a gown are considered contaminated during use.

N95 respirators can be reused if used for specific patients, like those with tuberculosis.

Indications like worn out straps or compromised facepiece that signal a N95 respirator must be replaced.

Unfasten ties, touch only the inside, turn inside out, and discard in a waste container if disposable.

Always wash hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer after removing all PPE.

Liquids used during a qualitative fit test to detect if the respirator is sealing properly.