A nurse is removing personal protective equipment after caring for a patient. Which item is usually removed first because it is most heavily contaminated?
Correct answer: A. Gloves
- A. Gloves
- B. Eye protection
- C. Surgical mask
- D. Hair cover
Explanation
Gloves are usually removed first because their outer surfaces are commonly contaminated. Removing contaminated items away from the face and performing hand hygiene between steps helps prevent self-contamination.
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Asepsis covers the chain of infection, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, standard and transmission-based precautions, sterilisation, disinfection and safe waste disposal. The key distinction is between medical asepsis, which reduces microorganisms, and surgical asepsis, which maintains a sterile field during invasive procedures.
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