Health & Safety Protocols Flashcards

According to CDC guidance, what is the correct order for putting on PPE before entering an isolation room?

Answer: Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

The CDC donning sequence is gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, then gloves last so they cover the gown cuffs.

When removing PPE, which item is typically taken off first because it is the most contaminated?

Answer: Gloves

Gloves are considered the most contaminated PPE and are removed first to limit spreading germs to other items.

In which situation should a care worker wash hands with soap and water instead of using an alcohol-based hand rub?

Answer: When hands are visibly soiled or after caring for a client with C. difficile

Alcohol rubs do not reliably kill C. difficile spores and do not remove visible soil, so soap and water is required.

A client is on contact precautions for C. difficile. What PPE is required when entering the room to provide care?

Answer: Gown and gloves

Contact precautions require a gown and gloves because the infection spreads by touching the client or contaminated surfaces.

A client has suspected active tuberculosis. Which type of precautions and equipment are needed?

Answer: Airborne precautions with a fit-tested N95 respirator

TB spreads by tiny airborne particles, so airborne precautions with a fit-tested N95 and a negative-pressure room are needed.

Which illness is a typical reason a client would be placed on droplet precautions?

Answer: Influenza

Influenza spreads through large respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing, so droplet precautions with a mask apply.

To which clients should standard precautions be applied?

Answer: All clients, regardless of diagnosis

Standard precautions treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious for every client.