Module 7 PPE

Question 1

When was that first recommended by the CDC to Universal precautions?

Answer 1

First recommended by the CDC in 1987, then 1996 was renamed Standard Precautions.

Question 2

What is that all secretions and excretions, except ?

Answer 2

Except tears and sweat

Question 3

What is defined the PPE by the OSHA ?

Answer 3

“ Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials”.

Question 4

OSHA issues regulations….?

Answer 4

To protect healthcare personnel from exposure to Blood-borne pathogens and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Question 5

OSHA’s General Duty Clause PPE is required…?

Answer 5

The employer must cover the purchase and cleaning costs for the PPE for all personnel.

Question 6

OSHA Regarding PPE, employer must:

Answer 6

1. Provide appropriate PPE for employees at no cost to the employees.
2. Ensure that PPE is disposed of properly, if reusable, the employer ensures that the PPE is cleaned, laundered, repaired, and stored after use.

Question 7

What gloves are required for OPIM?

Answer 7

OPIM require the use of a single pair of non-sterile gloves made of either nitrile or vinyl. Avoid the use of latex gloves due to patient and HCW allergies.

Question 8

Gloves do not prevent…?

Answer 8

Needlestick injuries.

Question 9

Are gloves needed for acupuncture needle insertion?

Answer 9

According to the WHO routine intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injection administration does not require the use of gloves if the health care workers skin is intact.

Question 10

What points do require glove use during needling ?

Answer 10

Ren 1 (huiyin)
Du 1 (changqian)
Du 27 (Duiduan)
Du 28 (Yinjiao)
Jinjin and Yuye (M-HN-20)

Question 11

Are gloves needed for acupuncture needle removal?

Answer 11

The risk of bleeding during most acupuncture needle removal is less than 4%. No need for gloves during needle removal. But OSHA states that “ If an employee is required to clean and dress the acupuncture sites following the extraction of the needles and any bleeding is anticipated, then gloves must be worn, when doing so”.

Question 12

CDC guidelines for wearing gloves include:

Answer 12

1. Wear gloves with fit and durability appropriate to the task
2. Wear disposable medical examination gloves for direct patient care
3. Remove gloves after contact with the patient and /or medical equipment or the environment (room surface)
4. Do not wear the same gloves for the care of more than one patient
5. Remove gloves using proper technique to prevent hand contamination

Question 13

Needlestick information:

Answer 13

1. Wash needlestick locations and cuts with soap and water
2. Flush splashes to the nose, mouth, or skin with water
3. Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigants
4. Seek medical advice from a licensed physician as soon as possible. Such as New York, it’s recommended that someone with a needlestick injury be evaluated within the first 2 hours after such an incident.