Question

The nurse removes personal protective equipment after caring for a client on transmission-based precautions. Which action by the nurse is correct?

A.) Slide one gloved hand under the other glove for removal.
B.) Remove the goggles before removing other equipment.
C.) Remove respirator at the doorway of the client's room.
D.) Touch the inside of the gown and pull it away from the torso.

Answer 1

The nurse should remove personal protective equipment (PPE) after caring for a client on transmission-based precautions in a specific order to minimize the risk of contamination. The correct action is to remove gloves first, followed by goggles or face protection, then the respirator, and finally the gown.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should remove personal protective equipment (PPE) after caring for a client on transmission-based precautions in a specific order to minimize the risk of contamination. The correct action for the nurse is to:

1. Remove gloves first, by grasping the outside of one glove with the opposite gloved hand and peeling it off. Then, using the now-gloveless hand, slip two fingers underneath the remaining glove and peel it off, turning it inside out.
2. Remove goggles or face protection next, ensuring no potential splashes or sprays of infectious material from the goggles come into contact with other PPE
3. Remove the respirator after exiting the client's room to minimize potential contamination of self and others.
4. Finally, remove the gown by unfastening any ties and touching only the outside of the gown to minimize contamination.