Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 38 of 100
A patient is placed on contact precautions for a multidrug-resistant organism. What PPE should the technician don before entering the room to provide direct care?
a.N95 respirator only
b.Gown and gloves
c.Surgical mask and goggles only
d.No PPE is required
Explanation
Contact precautions require a gown and gloves for direct patient contact or contact with the patient's environment. This prevents transfer of organisms spread by touch, such as MRSA and VRE. Dedicated or disposable equipment is also used and cleaned between patients.
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