Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protocols

These flashcards cover the protocols for donning and doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a healthcare setting.

What is the first step to take before entering patient care according to PPE protocols?

Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, and gloves.

What is the correct order for doffing PPE?

Remove gloves, untie the gown, take off face shield or goggles, and lastly remove the respirator or mask.

How should gloves be removed to prevent contamination?

Take your thumb and index finger of one hand to pinch the cuff of the glove and pull it off, turning it inside out and disposing of it properly.

What should you do after removing PPE?

Wash your hands thoroughly to maintain hand hygiene.

What must you perform to ensure the respirator is fitted correctly?

Perform a seal check by placing both hands over the respirator and breathing in to check for leaks.

Why is it important to adjust the straps of the respirator properly?

To ensure that it fits snugly and does not leak, which maintains protection against contaminants.

When should you perform hand hygiene in PPE procedures?

Before putting on PPE and after doffing PPE.

What is a key component to ensure proper fit of gloves when doffing?

Make sure to extend the cuffs of the gown over the gloves.