Intro and PPE

Which PPE would NOT be used by medical staff to keep themselves protected from pathogens?

• Gloves

• Hard Hat

• Face Mask

• Gown covering clothing

Gloves should be removed and changed anytime they may have been contaminated or damaged.

• True, if you don't remove them you can contaminate something else.

• False, gloves can be reused if they are rinsed off.

A surgical mask should be worn with...

• the colored side facing out.

• the colored side against your nose and mouth.

• your nose sticking out the top.

• it doesn't really matter how you wear it, as long as it's on.

How long should you wash your hands?

• 10 seconds

• at least 20 seconds

• over 40 seconds

• one full minute

Using PPE correctly protects (pick one answer)...

• you.

• others.

• you and those you come in contact with.

• Big Pharma companies

How often should you inspect your PPE to make sure it is in good condition?

• Once a week.

• Each day.

• Before every use.

• Every two weeks.

Which of the following is a good reason to NOT wear PPE?

• You were too busy to put it on.

• You just have to do one quick thing.

• It's uncomfortable.

• None of these are valid reasons.

Which type of PPE protects the wearer's eyes?

• face shield

• face mask

• ear plugs

• amulet

How long should a disposable face mask be worn before throwing it away in the garbage?

• They protect more than one week

• They protect about a week

• They protect a few days

• They protect less than a day

What should you do if you break glass in the lab?

• Tell the teacher.
• Sweep up the glass.
• Pick up the glass with your hands.
• Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.