Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 42 of 200

Proper order for donning PPE before entering a contact + droplet isolation room is:

a.Hand hygiene, gown, mask, goggles/face shield, gloves
b.Gloves, gown, mask, goggles
c.Mask, gloves, gown, goggles
d.Goggles, gloves, mask, gown

Explanation

CDC PPE donning sequence is hand hygiene → gown → mask/respirator → goggles or face shield → gloves (gloves pulled over gown cuffs). Doffing is in opposite order (gloves → goggles → gown → mask) with hand hygiene between steps and again at the end. Correct sequence prevents self-contamination and protects both worker and other residents under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR §1910.1030). Practicing the order until it is automatic is essential before independent isolation care.

Law Reference: OSHA 29 CFR §1910.1030; CDC PPE guidance

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