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In what order-related way should the mask be handled when you finish removing PPE?
- A.Remove the mask first so you can breathe more easily
- B.Remove the mask last, handling it by its straps or ties
- C.Pull the mask off by gripping the front surface firmly
- D.Tuck the used mask into your pocket for the next room
Correct answer
B. Remove the mask last, handling it by its straps or ties
Why
The mask comes off last, by its straps, because its front may be contaminated. Removing it first or gripping the front spreads germs to your face and hands, and masks are never reused from a pocket.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Personal Protective Equipment · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-109).