Question

10.A nurse is collecting her personal protective equipment (PPE) to care for a patient who is being treated for a gastrointestinal infection that is causes frequent diarrhea and vomiting. Which PPE combination would the nurse most appropriately don prior to entering the patient's room: . Gown, gloves, and protective eyewear B Gown, gloves and mask C. Gown, gloves and shoe covers D. Gown, gloves, mask, and head cover

Answer 1

Health care workers use Personal Protective Equipment which is special equipment used to protect themselves from germs. PPE includes eye goggles, mask, face shield, head cover, gown, gloves, shoe covers. Use of right protective equipment is a must because to protect oneself and to prevent the transfer of illness from one patient to another patient. Nurse must know what type of personal equipment to be worn in different situations.

In this case, the nurse is going to care for a gastrointestinal infected person who has frequent diarrhea and vomiting. It is an infection spread through secretions. So the nurse has to protect herself by wearing a gown, mask, and gloves. Gowns to be worn to prevent the splash of secretions into the body. Mask prevent of germs entering into the nose and mouth. Gloves protect the nurse while handling the disinfectant. So the option B is most appropriate.