If a Patient Is Coughing Uncontrollably and There Is Considerable

question 69

Multiple Choice

If a patient is coughing uncontrollably and there is considerable spray, what PPE should the medical assistant put on before entering the examination room?

• A) Gloves and mask
• B) Mask and goggles
• C) Gloves, gown, and goggles
• D) Gown, mask, and face shield
• E) Gloves, mask, and face shield

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