Using PPE Q&A

Using PPE Q&A
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) will the nurse wear if there is a risk of a blood
splash when caring for a patient?


A) Gown


B) Gown and gloves


C) Gown, gloves, mask


D) Gown, gloves, mask, and eye protection - =D) Gown, gloves, mask, and eye protection


Wearing a gown, gloves, mask, and eye protection is the correct PPE to don. The eyes must be
protected if there is risk of a blood splash. Wearing a gown is not enough personal protection in
the event of a blood splash.


What will the nurse do first when preparing to apply personal protective equipment (PPE) before
caring for a patient in isolation?


A) Perform hand hygiene


B) Put on the gown


C) Put on clean gloves


D) Apply eyewear - =A) Perform hand hygiene


Before applying PPE, the nurse should perform hand hygiene.