A 6-year-old patient is admitted with confirmed respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and copious nasal secretions. The infection control policy dictates both Contact and Droplet Precautions. Arrange the chronological steps the nurse must follow when donning personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to entering the patient's room from first to last.
- 1Perform hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- 2Secure the isolation gown at the neck and waist.
- 3Apply a standard surgical mask, pinching the metal band over the nose.
- 4Place protective eyewear or a face shield over the eyes.
- 5Pull clean, non-sterile gloves over the cuffs of the isolation gown.
Answer
The correct sequence for donning PPE is: perform hand hygiene, put on the gown, apply the mask, put on eye protection, and finally, put on gloves.
According to standard Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) infection control guidelines, PPE should be donned starting with hand hygiene, followed by the gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, and finally gloves. This sequence ensures that the most restrictive and largest garments are placed first, and the gloves remain uncontaminated before touching the patient.
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The correct sequence for donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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