PPE Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two rules of infection control
A
- protect yourself
- protect your pt
2
Q
standard precautions rule
A
should be used with every pt, regardless of dx
- approach every pt. as if they are contagious
3
Q
purpose of standard precautions
A
prevent transmission of microorganisms
4
Q
airborne PPE
A
mask, gloves, gown
5
Q
droplet PPE
A
mask, gloves, gown
6
Q
contact PPE
A
gloves, gowns, biohazardous waste disposal, equipment stays in pt. room
7
Q
PPE order of application
A
- wash
- gown
- cap
- mask
- gloves
8
Q
PPE order of removal
A
- gloves
- cap
- gown
- masks
- wash hands
9
Q
sterile technique
A
prep area lay items used first, last
items used last, first
10
Q
clean technique
A
prep clean area lay items used first last, vice versa
11
Q
when to remove gloves in clean technique
A
apply gloves, remove dressing, clean wound, remove gloves
