DANB ICE Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage 3

Question 1

What is the correct technique for removing contaminated gloves to prevent self-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Grasp outside of one glove at wrist, peel off inside-out, hold in gloved hand, slide bare fingers under remaining glove wrist, peel off over the first

Answer

Pull both off simultaneously by fingertips

Answer

Remove finger by finger starting with thumb

Answer

Slide both off and discard

Question 2

How frequently should reusable protective eyewear be cleaned and disinfected?

Accepted Answer

Between each patient

Answer

Once at end of day

Answer

Only when visibly contaminated

Answer

Weekly

Question 3

What PPE must be removed before leaving the dental treatment area?

Accepted Answer

All PPE (gloves, gown, eye protection, mask) must be removed at the doorway or within the treatment area

Answer

Only gloves

Answer

PPE can be removed anywhere

Answer

Only the gown

Question 4

What is the purpose of overgloves (food handler's gloves) during dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

To temporarily cover contaminated gloves when touching non-patient items without a full glove change

Answer

To replace examination gloves

Answer

To provide additional surgical protection

Answer

To protect from chemical exposure

Question 5

What factors should be considered when selecting dental surgical masks?

Accepted Answer

Fluid resistance (ASTM level), filtration efficiency, breathability, and procedure type

Answer

Color and style preferences

Answer

Cost is the only factor

Answer

All surgical masks are identical

Question 6

What hand hygiene must be performed in relation to glove use?

Accepted Answer

Before donning gloves AND immediately after removing gloves for each patient

Answer

Only at beginning and end of work day

Answer

Not needed if gloves are worn

Answer

Only after removing gloves