When Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Begin

question 36

Multiple Choice

When removing personal protective equipment (PPE) , begin:

• A) with the item of PPE that is the most contaminated.
• B) with the item closest to your head and proceed downward.
• C) with the largest item and proceed to the smallest.
• D) with the gloves because they are potentially the most contaminated.

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Definitions:

Secretions

Substances produced and released by cells or glands in the body, such as saliva, mucus, or sweat.

Rectal Temperature

A method of measuring body temperature by inserting a thermometer into the rectum, considered quite accurate.

Pulmonary Artery

The large artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Vital Signs

Measurements of the body's basic functions, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate.