Question

The nurse is required to wear a gown, gloves, goggles, and mask as personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for an assigned patient. Which of the following would the nurse put on first

Answer 1

Gown

The nurse would put on the gown first when utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE). The nurse would then put on the mask, goggles, and gloves.

What is the sequence followed while wearing a personal protective equipment (PPE)?

STEP 1: GOWN

• Cover the entire body, from the neck to the knees, the wrists to the end, and the back. 
• Fasten around the waist and neck.

STEP 2: SHOE COVERS

• Layer shoes with shoe covers on top.

STEP 3: GLOVES

• Apply the first set of gloves and inspect them for tears.
• Thumb hole made in lab coat
• Thumb through opening in lab coat after pulling it over the hand
• Put on a second set of gloves (extend to cover wrist)

STEP 4: MASK OR RESPIRATOR

• As you cup the respirator in your hands, place the nosepiece there.
• With the nosepiece up, place the respirator under your chin. Pull the top strap over your head, putting it at the back of your head.
• Pull the bottom strap so that it is around your neck and just behind your ears.
• Mold the nose using two hands.
• Put both hands over the mask and take a forceful breath out.
• If air leaks, adjust the mask.

STEP 5: GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD

• Put over face and eyes, then make adjustments to fit

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