Question

A PCT has just finished a procedure, and all their PPE is visibly clean (no evidence of blood or body fluid). Which of the PPE items should the PCT remove first?

A) Gloves
B) Gown
C) Mask
D) Goggles

Answer 1

The PCT should remove their gloves first.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a PCT has finished a procedure and all their PPE is visibly clean with no evidence of blood or body fluid, the first PPE item they should remove is the gloves.

This is because gloves are the most likely item to come into contact with potentially contaminated areas. By removing the gloves first, the risk of cross-contamination is minimized.