Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards
What items are part of PPE?
- Gloves
- Masks
- Eye protection
- Shoe covers
- Gown
PPE does not replace ________
hand washing
What are the steps to donning PPE? (in order)
- Wash hands
- Put on gown
- Put on mask/N95
- Protective eyewear
- Gloves
What is an N95 respirator?
A “disposable” device worn to cover nose and mouth to prevent wearer from inhaling airborne particles
Name the 3 viruses that are airborne
TB, measles, chickenpox
What are examples of protective eyewear?
Googles, full face shield, visors
When donning gloves, pull it over the cuffs of the ________ for additional barrier
gown
Gloves, masks, front of gown including the sleeves and shoe covers are all _________________
CONTAMINATED
Inside of gloves and back of gown are considered _______
CLEAN
When removing your gown, turn it inside out, fold or roll it into a bundle and:
- Discard in waste
- If they are lvl 3 or 4, place in hamper
When removing face protection, remove by:
Carefully lifting headband or ear pieces from the back as the front side is contaminated