Hand hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment Quiz

When should you perform hand hygiene according to the 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene?

• Before touching a patient

• After touching a patient

• After touching patient surroundings

• All of the above

What is the minimum duration recommended for proper handwashing with soap and water?

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 40 seconds

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene?

• Before a clean/aseptic procedure

• After body fluid exposure risk

• Before eating

• After touching patient surroundings

What is the correct order for donning PPE?

• Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

• Mask, gown, gloves, goggles

• Gown, gloves, mask, goggles

• Gloves, gown, mask, goggles

What does PPE stand for in the healthcare setting?

• Parent Patient Excursion

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Pass Play and Execute

• Personal Practice for Examination

When should you perform hand hygiene when using gloves?

• Before putting on gloves

• After removing gloves

• Both A and B

• Only if gloves are visibly soiled

What is the correct sequence for doffing PPE to minimize contamination?

• Gloves, gown, goggles, mask

• Gown, gloves, mask, goggles

• Gloves, goggles, gown, mask

• Mask, gloves, gown, goggles

What would you do if the PPE is uncomfortable, does not fit properly or you had an adverse reaction using it?

• Ignore it and carry on

• Do not put PPE but still care for the infectious patient

• Consult your manager or supervisor

• Avoid patients who are infectious so you could avoid wearing PPE

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

How should you dry your hands after washing them?

• Shake them in the air

• Use a clean towel or paper towel

• Use a shared cloth towel

• Wipe hands on your shirt

What should you do if your PPE becomes damaged during patient care?

• Continue using it until the procedure is finished

• Remove and replace it immediately

• Cover the damaged area with tape

• Inform a supervisor after finishing the procedure