ACT 1 & 2 - HANDWASHING & PPE DONNING/DOFFING

Question 1

Infections acquired from healthcare setting

Answer 1

Nosocomial

Question 2

Usually done when hands are visibly soiled

Answer 2

Hand washing

Question 3

Duration of hand washing

Answer 3

2 mins

Question 4

Substitute when faucet, soap, and water is not available

Answer 4

Hand antiseptic

Question 5

Done when hands are not visibly soiled

Answer 5

Hand antiseptic

Question 6

Objects or materials which are likely to carry infection

Answer 6

Fomites

Question 7

Designed to protect healthcare provider in health care setting from exposure to potentially infectious materials

Answer 7

PPE

Question 8

Protect hands

Answer 8

Gloves

Question 9

Protect skin and clothing

Answer 9

Gown

Question 10

Protect mouth and nose

Answer 10

Masks

Question 11

Protect respiratory tracts

Answer 11

Respirators

Question 12

Protect eyes

Answer 12

Goggles

Question 13

Protect face mouth nose eyes

Answer 13

Face shield

Question 14

Types of gloves

Answer 14

Sterile, non latex, powderless, medical grade

Question 15

Apply to protective clothing tested against water as the liquid challenge

Answer 15

Fluid resistant gown

Question 16

Materials that have demonstrated blockage of microorganisms using a recognized standard test method

Answer 16

Impermeable gown

Question 17

Correct order of donning

Answer 17

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

Question 18

Correct order of doffing

Answer 18

Gloves, goggles, gown, mask