Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 63 of 200
A resident is in airborne + contact isolation for COVID-19. Required PPE for routine care includes:
a.Standard precautions only: hand hygiene and gloves when body-fluid contact is likely
b.N95 respirator (fit-tested) or PAPR, eye protection (goggles or face shield), gown, and gloves
c.Gown and gloves only, with hand hygiene before entry and after removing the gown
d.Surgical mask and gloves only, with eye protection added only when an aerosol-generating procedure is scheduled
Explanation
Per updated CDC/CDPH SNF guidance, COVID-19 care requires N95 respirator (or PAPR) for staff entering the room because aerosol generation can occur, plus eye protection, gown, and gloves. Surgical mask (d) is insufficient; gown/gloves alone (c) miss airborne protection; standard precautions (a) are inadequate during active infection. Doff in order without contaminating self; perform hand hygiene multiple times.
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