Personal Protective Equipment Quiz

To identify what personal protective equipment is necessary and the circumstances under which it should be used in the home care setting.

Personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head and extremities, protective shields and barriers reduce the incidence of contamination of hands; cannot prevent penetrating injuries due to needles and other sharp instruments.

The type of protective equipment selected should be appropriate for the task being performed.

<p>The Agency will furnish, at no cost to personnel, appropriate personal protective equipment so that barrier precautions can be observed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields or masks, eye protection, mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, pocket masks, or other ventilation devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only if it does not permit blood or other potentially infectious materials to pass through to or reach the person's work clothes, undergarments, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only when its use would have prevented the delivery of health care or public safety services or would have posed an increased hazard to their safety or a co-worker's.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NVNA will investigate and document the circumstances involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should be removed immediately or as soon as feasible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It should be placed in an appropriately designated container or area for storage, washing, decontamination, or disposal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When it can be reasonably anticipated that personnel may have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When performing vascular access procedures or when handling contaminated items or surfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any variety of latex or vinyl glove that is impervious to liquids and strong enough for the tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Notify the Clinical Manager for alternatives like hypoallergenic gloves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gloves must not be large and loose fitting, and should be removed and discarded after contact with each person or if they are torn or punctured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immediately or as soon as feasible after removal of gloves or any other personal protective equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A new set of gloves will be used for contact with each person.</p> Signup and view all the answers