Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 54 of 100
What is the correct sequence for putting on personal protective equipment before entering an isolation room?
a.Gloves, gown, mask, goggles
b.Mask, gloves, gown, goggles
c.Goggles, gloves, mask, gown
d.Gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, then gloves
Explanation
PPE is donned gown first, then mask or respirator, then eye protection, and gloves last so the glove cuffs cover the gown sleeves and seal the wrists. Putting gloves on first makes it impossible to tie a gown or fit a respirator without contaminating them. Any order that leaves gloves before the gown breaks the seal that protects the wrists.
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