Using Personal Protective Equipment Skills- Intro to Nursing
eye protection such as _________ or _________, protect they membranes of the eyes, while ______ protect the entire face when performing task that could generate splashes or sprays of blood or other bodily fluid
goggles, glasses, face sheilds
when there is a risk of excessive soiling, wear a _______ that is impervious to moisture
gown
don appropriate PPE based on __________ and ____________ and _______________ for isolation precautions
signs, symptoms, indications
what is the procedure for donning PPE
-gown -mask -goggle -gloves
when delegating, be sure to inform NAP of the following:
-special precautions regarding individual patient needs, such as transportation too diagnostic test -precautions about bringing equipment into the patient's room -high-risk factors for infection transmission that pertain to the assigned patient
if hands become contaminated while removing PPE, hands should be washed before _______________
removing next article
wear gloves when it is likely that you will touch _________, __________, ___________, ______________, ___________, __________, or __________
-blood -bodily fluids -secretions -excretions -nonintact skin -mucous membranes -contaminated items or surfaces
hair that is exposed or loose may be a source of ______________, increasing the risk of infection
bacteria
Wear PPE when the anticipated patient indicates that contact with ___________ or _________ may occur
blood, bodily fluids
when performing beside procedures, such as dressing changes for patients with ___________, _________ should be worn to contain the hair.
burns, caps
the skill of caring for patients under isolation precautions can be __________ to NAP; however nurses must _____________ the patient's status and isolation indications
delegated, first assess
you must be ___________ before using a respirator
fit-tested
_____________, ___________, and __________ gloves may still contain enough latex protein to cause an allergic reaction
hypoallergenic, low-powder, and low-protein
the door to the isolation room and the anteroom should never be ______________
open at the same time
for patients who are under airborne precautions, the N95 mask or respirator should be removed ____________ of the patient's room
outside
use __________ gloves with patients at high risk for or with known or susceptible sensitivity to latex
synthetic nonlatex
remove gloves and perform hand hygiene ________________ and when moving from ______________ to a clean one
-between patient care encounters -contaminated body site
the healthcare team member should wear a mask when caring for __________________ patients, patients with ____________, or patients on _____________
immunosuppressed, open wounds, isolation precautions
what is the procedure for doffing PPE?
-gloves -goggles -gown -mask
