Donning and Doffing and Handwashing Flashcards

1
Q

Used to prevent transmission of microflora, microorganisms, and infections between healthcare associates and patients, as well as from patient-to-patient.

A

Gloves

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2
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Used to prevent transmission of infectious agents through the area. It should be worn when entering a room of patient in respiratory isolation.

A

Mask

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3
Q

Necessary for when soiling of clothes is possible and for patients with easily- transmitted infections, like varicella (chickenpox).

A

Gown

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4
Q

In removing gloves, the remaining hand with a glove on should hold the removed one. True or False

A

True

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5
Q

Dispose both of the used gloves into a hazard container. True or False

A

False - biohazard

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6
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Masks should never be work around the neck and moved up to cover the nose and mouth as one enters another room. True or False

A

True

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7
Q

Face masks are still effective even though they are moist due to breathing. True or False

A

False - it is no longer effective once they become moist from breathing.

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8
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Patients who are immunosuppressed or in protective isolation must wear masks when being transported. True or False

A

True

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9
Q

most economical and efficient type of face mask for phlebotomists.

A

Paper masks

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10
Q

type of face mask for work conditions where spattering of body fluids is likely.

A

Fluid-proof masks

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11
Q

Gowns are not necessary to be fluid-resistant to any blood or body fluids. True or False

A

False - it should be fluid-resistant to any blood or body fluids.

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12
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Removal of the gown should be inside out. True or False

A

True

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13
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In donning PPEs, gloves are donned last and securely pulled over the cuffs of the gown. True or False

A

True

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14
Q

Masks with ties are fastened first at the top, adjusted to the nose and mouth, tied at the neck, and refitted. True or False

A

True

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15
Q

PPE is removed in the order of

least contaminated first. True or False

A

False - PPE is removed in the order of most contaminated first

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16
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Gloves are the most contaminated. They are should be removed first. True or False

17
Q

Untie the gown and remove it by touching only the outside of the gown. True or False

A

False - inside of the gown

18
Q

Unfasten the lower tie first so that the mask will not fall forward while removing the lower tie. Dispose of the mask in a biohazard container. True or False

19
Q

the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection.

A

Handwashing

20
Q

Wearing gloves is a substitute for handwashing. True or False

A

False - Wearing gloves is not a substitute for handwashing

21
Q

Hands must be washed after gloves are removed. True or False

22
Q

Alcohol-based hand cleaners are often used in place of handwashing but, unlike handwashing, it only reduces bacteria and viruses and does not eliminate. True or False

23
Q

Type of alcohol-based hand cleaners that can be used

A

70% isopropyl alcohol

24
Q

Googles or Face shields are needed anytime there is a potential for the splattering of blood or body fluids. True or False

25
In handwashing, do not allow parts of the body to touch the sink. True or False
True
26
After applying soap, rub to form a lather, create friction, and loosen debris. True or False
True
27
Thoroughly clean between the fingers and under the fingernails for at least 10 seconds; include thumbs and wrists in the cleaning. True or False
False - 20 seconds
28
Rinse hands in an upward position to prevent recontamination of hands and wrists. True or False
False - downward
29
Turn off faucets with a clean paper towel to prevent | decontamination. True or False
True