You Are Working on a Surgical Service in a Large

question 21

Multiple Choice

You are working on a surgical service in a large acute-care hospital. Your next patient has a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in his sputum. You are going to help him to transfer to the bedside chair for a bath. You observe that he has several small skin tears and that he is coughing intermittently. Which of the following personal protective equipment is most appropriate for this situation?

• A) Gloves and mask
• B) Gloves only
• C) Gown and gloves
• D) Gown, gloves, and mask

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