TLE 8 - POSTTEST

1. What do you call a personal protective garment intended to be worn by health care personnel during surgical procedures to protect both the patient and health care personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate matter?

• Surgical Apron

• Surgical Gown

• Mask

• Gloves

2. What do you call a protective mask covering the nose and mouth?

• Surgical Apron

• Surgical Gown

• Mask

• Gloves

3. What do you call a covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb?

• Surgical Apron

• Surgical Gown

• Mask

• Gloves

4. What do you call an outer garment covering the front of the body for protection of clothing during surgery or certain nursing procedures?

• Surgical Apron

• Surgical Gown

• Mask

• Gloves

5. What do you call a protective covering for all or part of the face that is commonly made of clear plastic.

• Face Shield

• Surgical Gown

• Mask

• Gloves

6. Irregular hand-washing is one the best ways to remove the germs.

• True

• False

7. Hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of illnesses.

• True

• False

8. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.

• True

• False

9. Regular soap is just as effective as using antibacterial soap.

• True

• False

10. About 10% of infectious diseases are transferred by touch.

• True

• False