10 Questions
What type of PPE is recommended to prevent transmission of airborne Tuberculosis?
N95 respirator
Which of the following diseases requires the use of full-body PPE including respirators, gowns, gloves, and eye protection?
Ebola
What is the recommended PPE for preventing transmission of droplet-borne Pertussis bacteria?
Surgical mask
What is a key principle of infection prevention in healthcare settings?
Hand hygiene
What is the recommended PPE for preventing transmission of bloodborne HIV?
Gloves, gowns, and eye protection
Which of the following is NOT a recommended PPE for preventing transmission of airborne Influenza viruses?
Gloves and gown
What is an important consideration in pandemic preparedness?
Use of PPE
What is an important principle of donning and doffing PPE?
Following proper sequence of donning and doffing
Which of the following diseases requires the use of gloves, gowns, and eye protection to prevent skin-to-skin contact?
MRSA
Which of the following diseases requires the use of N95 respirators to prevent transmission of airborne viruses?
SARS
Study Notes
Use of PPE in Different Diseases
Airborne Diseases
- Tuberculosis (TB): Use of N95 respirators to prevent inhalation of airborne TB bacteria
- Influenza: Use of surgical masks to prevent transmission of airborne influenza viruses
- SARS: Use of N95 respirators, gowns, and gloves to prevent transmission of airborne SARS viruses
Bloodborne Diseases
- HIV: Use of gloves, gowns, and eye protection to prevent exposure to bodily fluids
- Hepatitis: Use of gloves, gowns, and eye protection to prevent exposure to bodily fluids
Contact Diseases
- MRSA: Use of gloves, gowns, and eye protection to prevent skin-to-skin contact
- C. difficile: Use of gloves, gowns, and eye protection to prevent skin-to-skin contact
Droplet Diseases
- Pertussis: Use of surgical masks to prevent transmission of droplet-borne pertussis bacteria
- Meningitis: Use of surgical masks to prevent transmission of droplet-borne meningitis bacteria
Special Considerations
- Ebola: Use of full-body PPE, including respirators, gowns, gloves, and eye protection to prevent transmission of Ebola virus
- Pandemic preparedness: Use of PPE, including masks, respirators, and gowns, to prevent transmission of emerging infectious diseases
Key Principles
- Hand hygiene: Use of hand sanitizer or soap and water to prevent transmission of infectious diseases
- Donning and doffing: Proper use of PPE, including correct sequence of donning and doffing, to prevent self-contamination
- Training and education: Healthcare workers should receive training on proper use of PPE and infection prevention practices.
Test your knowledge on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in preventing the transmission of various infectious diseases, including airborne, bloodborne, contact, and droplet diseases.
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