Question

What types of PPE (personal protection equipment) would a healthcare worker wear for the following scenarios?

1. Bathing a patient.
2. Drawing blood from a vein.
3. Transferring a patient to a chair.
4. Responding to an emergency where blood is spurting.
5. Cleaning an incontinent patient.
6. Irrigating a wound.
7. Taking vital signs.

Answer 1

Answer:

Gloves, aprons, long sleeved gowns, surgical masks, eye goggles, face visors and respirator masks are all examples of PPE that may be worn in the provision of healthcare.

Explanation:

Gloves, aprons, long sleeved gowns, surgical masks, eye goggles, face visors and respirator masks are all examples of PPE that may be worn in the provision of healthcare.