Upon completing routine hygienic care for a client under strict contact and droplet protocols for an adenovirus infection, a practical nurse must remove all worn personal protective equipment (PPE). The nurse is currently wearing a surgical mask, a face shield, a fluid-resistant gown, and gloves. To adhere to standard infection control practices, in what chronological order should the nurse remove these items?
- AUnfasten and remove the gown, peel off the gloves, carefully remove the face shield, and lastly take off the surgical mask.
- BTake off the surgical mask, carefully remove the face shield, peel off the gloves, and lastly unfasten and remove the gown.
- Peel off the gloves, carefully remove the face shield, unfasten and remove the gown, and lastly take off the surgical mask.Cevap
- DCarefully remove the face shield, unfasten and remove the gown, peel off the gloves, and lastly take off the surgical mask.
Cevap
The correct sequence is to peel off the gloves, carefully remove the face shield, unfasten and remove the gown, and lastly take off the surgical mask.
According to standard CDC infection control guidelines, the correct sequence for removing personal protective equipment (PPE) is to remove the most contaminated items first. Gloves are considered the most contaminated and must be removed first. Next, the face shield or goggles should be removed by handling the clean headband or earpieces. The gown is then unfastened and pulled away from the body, rolling it inside out. Finally, the surgical mask is removed by handling only the ties or elastic bands to protect the respiratory tract throughout the process. Hand hygiene must be performed immediately after PPE removal.
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