PPE Flashcard 2
Rationale
B. Rationale: To protect yourself from the patient’s bodily fluids, infected with HIV or not, you must always use personal protective equipment if available. In this case, the best course of action is to use the gloves and barrier device for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and perform conventional, high-quality CPR.
Question
You are present on the scene of a 45-year-old man in cardiac arrest. He is known to have HIV infection. There is vomitus all over the patient’s mouth. You begin basic life support. Your first aid kit has gloves and a barrier device for giving positive pressure ventilations. EMS has been called, and responders are on their way. What is your next course of action?
a. Perform compression-only CPR
b. Wear gloves and perform conventional CPR using the barrier device
c. Wait for EMS to arrive to protect yourself from transmission of HIV
d. Utilize the automated external defibrillator first
Answer
b. Wear gloves and perform conventional CPR using the barrier device
Rationale
C. Rationale: Gloves should be worn by the first aid provider before touching the patient, especially if the hands are exposed to body fluid or blood. Gloves give the rescuer an extra layer of protection or a protective barrier for the rescuer and the patient. Gloves should always be worn when handling potentially contaminated substances such as blood, oral fluid, secretions, and urine. Gloves should always be changed between patients.
Question
You are to check the urinary catheters of postsurgical patients to manually collect and measure their urine output. How will you protect your hands during this task?
a. Handwashing with soap and water will suffice in this situation
b. You can use one pair of gloves for the whole activity
c. Change to clean gloves every time between patients
d. Ask the patients to collect their urine samples
Answer
c. Change to clean gloves every time between patients
Rationale
C. Rationale: Gloves are always donned last because they are the most likely to touch the patient. It is important that they do not become contaminated first.
Question
You have the following personal protective equipment to don before entering the ICU: goggles, mask, gloves, gown, surgical cap, and booties. Which PPE should you put on last?
a. Cap
b. Mask
c. Gloves
d. Booties
Answer
c. Gloves