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Question 1

What is the first step in doffing PPE?

Answer 1

Remove gloves.

Question 2

What is the second step in doffing PPE?

Answer 2

Remove laboratory gown.

Do hand hygiene/hand washing after removing the gown.

Question 3

What is the third step in doffing PPE?

Answer 3

Remove face shield or goggles.

Question 4

What is the fourth step in doffing PPE?

Answer 4

Remove mask.

Do hand hygiene/hand washing after removing the mask.

Question 5

Where should PPE be removed?

Answer 5

At the doorway, before leaving the patient room or in an anteroom.

Ensure that hand hygiene facilities are available at the point needed, e.g., sink or alcohol-based hand rub.

Question 6

Where is the best location to remove your PPE?

Answer 6

It is usually best to remove your PPE at the doorway or in an anteroom after being in a room with a patient.

Question 7

What precautions must be taken for airborne precautions?

Answer 7

Masks and protective eyewear must be removed outside the room.