Proper Hand Washing and PPE

Question 1

This is a simple but effective way to prevent infections which stops the spread of germs from an individual to a community

Answer 1

Hand washing

Question 2

How many seconds must the surfaces be scrubbed?

Answer 2

15 seconds

Question 3

Applying friction by rubbing hands together must last for how many seconds?

Answer 3

15-20 seconds

Question 4

T or F: Rinse the hands from the wrist to fingertips using upward motion

Answer 4

Downward

Question 5

T or F: Use your bare hands to close the faucet

Answer 5

False (paper towel)

Question 6

The entire hand washing procedure must take up to how many seconds?

Answer 6

40-60 seconds

Question 7

What is the minimum percentage for using alcohol?

Answer 7

60%

Question 8

T or F: Alcohol is to be used if hands are visibly soiled

Answer 8

False (not visibly soiled)

Question 9

The alcohol must be allowed to evaporate for how many seconds?

Answer 9

20-30

Question 10

Refers to equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses

Answer 10

PPE

Question 11

Whose definition of PPEs does this belong to?
“Specialized clothing worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials”

Answer 11

OSHA

Question 12

What level of PPE involves only wearing a surgical mask?

Answer 12

Level 1

Question 13

What level of PPE involves wearing a surgical mask, goggles or face shield, gown, and gloves

Answer 13

Level 2

Question 14

What level of PPE involves wearing an N95 mask, goggles or face shield, gloves, surgical cap, scrub suits, gowns or coveralls, and shoe covers

Answer 14

Level 3

Question 15

What level of PPE involves wearing an N95 mask (or PAPR), goggles or face shield, double gloves, surgical cap, scrub suits, gowns or coveralls (Hazmat suit), dedicated shoes, and shoe covers

Answer 15

Level 4

Question 16

T or F: Appropriate PPE should be based on the risk of exposure and transmission dynamics of the pathogen

Answer 16

True

Question 17

These refer to the suspension of tiny particles in the air such as dusts, mists, or fumes

Answer 17

Aerosols

Question 18

T or F: Gloves must work from dirty to clean

Answer 18

False (clean to dirty)

Question 19

T or F: Gloves are worn during blood collection and specimen-handling

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T or F: Gloves limit the opportunities for “respiratory contamination”

Answer 20

False (touch contamination)

Question 21

What type of glove is this?
→ no latex and powder-free
→ most puncture-resistant
→ high level of touch sensitivity
→ molds to the user’s hands for a good fit
→ good for wearing for an extended amount of time and has a long shelf life
→ works well for high-risk situations
→ resists many chemicals

Answer 21

Nitrile

Question 22

What type of glove is this?
→ fits like a second skin
→ high level of touch sensitivity
→ good for wearing for an extended amount of time
→ works well for high-risk situations
→ are cost effective
→ lightly powdered for easy donning
→ very elastic and strong

Answer 22

Latex

Question 23

What type of glove is this?
→ contains no latex
→ has a looser fit
→ good for short-term, low-risk tasks
→ most economic option
→ has anti-static properties
→ best used for non-hazardous materials
→ lightly powdered for easy donning

Answer 23

Vinyl

Question 24

This type of glove is not environment-friendly and garners a higher cost

Answer 24

Nitrile

Question 25

This type of glove is allergy-inducing, has a short shelf-life, and difficult to don and doff

Answer 25

Latex

Question 26

This type of glove is often wrinkled and saggy, has low dexterity, and low sensitivity

Answer 26

Vinyl

Question 27

What is this type of mask? → level of protection is uncertain → depends on the cloth and the fit → NOT used in healthcare settings

Answer 27

Fabric mask

Question 28

What type of mask is this? → aka face masks → should be fluid-resistant to splash or spray of bodily fluids → wearer can still breathe unfiltered air at the sides of the mask

Answer 28

Surgical mask

Question 29

T or F: The outer layer of the mask is not fluid-repellant

Answer 29

False (should be fluid-repelling)

Question 30

T or F: The middle layer of the mask should be high filtering

Answer 30

True

Question 31

T or F: The inner layer of the mask should be fluid absorbing

Answer 31

Fale (moisture-absorbing)

Question 32

FFPR stands for?

Answer 32

Filtering face piece respirator

Question 33

What respirator is this? → has a tight seal around the mask so that all air passes through a filter → can be used in high-risk settings and procedures

Answer 33

Filtering face piece respirator (FFPR)

Question 34

An N label refers to what type of oil resistance?

Answer 34

Not resistant

Question 35

An R label refers to what type of oil resistance?

Answer 35

Resistant for up to 8 hours

Question 36

A P label refers to what type of oil resistance?

Answer 36

Oil-proof

Question 37

What type of mask is this? → removes 95% of .3+ micron-particles → contains a valve (optional) which reduces breathing resistance during exhalation → material is a tough yet flexible non-woven polypropylene fiber

Answer 37

N95 mask

Question 38

T or F: N95 masks are aka FFP3

Answer 38

False (FFP2)

Question 39

An FFP2 mask can filter what percentage of particles bigger than 0.3 micrometers?

Answer 39

94-95%

Question 40

An FFP3 mask can filter what percentage of particles bigger than 0.3 micrometers?

Answer 40

99%

Question 41

PAPR stands for?

Answer 41

Powered air purifying respirator

Question 42

This is an alternative to N95 respirators; it filters out contaminants in the air by using a battery-powered fan to force air through a filter cartridge or canister to a tight-fitting face piece or loose hood

Answer 42

Powered air purifying respirator (PAPR)

Question 43

What type of protective clothing is easier to don and doff?

Answer 43

Long-sleeved water-resistant gowns

Question 44

T or F: If gown is too small, use 3 gowns

Answer 44

False (2 only; gown 1 ties to the front while gown 2 ties to the back)

Question 45

This type of protective clothing: → covers the whole body including the back and lower legs → difficult to doff → generates more heat stress → leads to discomfort, fatigue, and dehydration

Answer 45

Coveralls

Question 46

T or F: The gown must cover the ends of the gloves over the wrist

Answer 46

False (the gloves must cover the cuff of the gown)

Question 47

What is the proper donning sequence of PPE?

Answer 47

1. gown 2. mask/respirator 3. goggles/face shield 4. gloves

Question 48

What is the proper doffing sequence of PPE (pre-pandemic)?

Answer 48

1. gloves 2. face shield 3. gown 4. mask

Question 49

What is the proper doffing sequence of PPE (during pandemic)?

Answer 49

1. gloves 2. gown > hand hygiene 3. face shield 4. mask > hand hygiene

Question 50

T or F: The outside and back are considered contaminated areas of the PPE

Answer 50

False (back is considered clean; should be front)

Question 51

T or F: The ties of the mask on the head are considered clean

Answer 51

True

Question 52

T or F: The inside of the PPE is considered contaminated

Answer 52

False (clean)

Question 53

This PPE protects the hands

Answer 53

Gloves

Question 54

This PPE protects the skin and clothing

Answer 54

Gowns/Coveralls/Aprons

Question 55

This PPE protects the nose and mouth

Answer 55

Mask

Question 56

This PPE protects the eyes

Answer 56

Goggles

Question 57

This PPE protects the entire face

Answer 57

Face shield

Question 58

This PPE protects the lower extremities

Answer 58

Long pants and closed-toe shoes