A vocational nurse is assigned to care for a resident in a long-term care facility who has been placed on droplet and contact precautions due to a confirmed adenovirus infection. The nurse is preparing to enter the room to assist with morning hygiene and feeding. Arrange the following steps for donning the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in the correct chronological sequence.
- 1Fasten the ties of a fluid-resistant isolation gown at the neck and waist.
- 2Place a surgical mask over the nose and mouth, securing the bands.
- 3Position goggles or a face shield over the eyes and adjust for fit.
- 4Put on clean gloves, extending the edges over the cuffs of the gown.
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The correct sequence for donning personal protective equipment is: gown, mask, goggles or face shield, and finally gloves.
According to standardized infection control guidelines, the proper sequence for donning personal protective equipment is to start with the gown, followed by the mask or respirator, then goggles or a face shield, and finally the gloves. This sequence ensures that all clothing and mucous membranes are protected systematically and allows the gloves to form a continuous barrier by overlapping the gown cuffs.
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Donning sequence for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)