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PPE & Transmission-Based Precautions

You are about to empty a bedpan and expect splashing. Which PPE should you wear?

  • A.A gown only, because the bedpan is below waist level
  • B.No PPE, because bedpans are cleaned after every use
  • C.A mask only, because odors are the main concern
  • D.Gloves, and goggles or a face shield if splashing is likely
Correct answer

D. Gloves, and goggles or a face shield if splashing is likely

Why

Gloves protect hands from body fluids, and eye protection is added when splashes may reach the face. A gown or mask alone leaves hands and eyes exposed.

Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Personal Protective Equipment · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-104).

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