Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 64 of 100
A patient with a draining wound colonized with MRSA is placed in an exam room. Which PPE is required when providing direct care?
a.A face shield only
b.An N95 respirator only
c.Gown and gloves, applied before entering and removed before leaving the room
d.No PPE is needed as long as hands are washed afterward
Explanation
MRSA in a draining wound calls for contact precautions, meaning a gown and gloves are donned before entry and removed before exiting, with hand hygiene afterward. A face shield is added only when splashing is likely. An N95 respirator addresses airborne organisms, and hand hygiene alone does not prevent contamination of clothing and skin during direct care.
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