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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse needs to apply personal protective equipment before entering a client's room. In which order should the nurse perform the following actions?

1. Apply gloves.
2. Apply eyewear.
3. Apply the gown.
4. Apply the face mask.
5. Perform hand hygiene.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the agents available to disinfect the hands after providing client care. Which agents should the nurse consider using?

1. Triclosan
2. Chlorine (bleach)
3. Isopropyl alcohol 4. Hydrogen peroxide
5. Chlorhexidine gluconate

kaylee05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 5, 3, 4, 2, 1

Rationale 1: Gloves are applied last.

Rationale 2: Protective eyewear is applied after the face mask.

Rationale 3: The gown is applied after hand hygiene.

Rationale 4: The face mask is applied after the gown.

Rationale 5: Before applying personal protective equipment, hand hygiene should be performed.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5

Rationale 1: Triclosan is an agent that can be used on the hands as a disinfectant.

Rationale 2: Chlorine bleach is used to clean blood spills.

Rationale 3: Isopropyl alcohol is an agent that can be used on the hands as a disinfectant.

Rationale 4: Hydrogen peroxide is used to clean surfaces.

Rationale 5: Chlorhexidine gluconate is an agent that can be used on the hands as a disinfectant.