Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to apply personal protective equipment before caring for a client who requires isolation precautions. Identify the sequence in which the nurse should perform the following steps. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)
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✅ Step 1: Put on a gown
🧥 The gown is applied first because it provides a protective barrier that covers the nurse’s skin and clothing.
🧥 It must fully cover the torso and arms, and be tied securely at the neck and waist.
🧥 This step reduces the risk of contamination from body fluids or infectious droplets contacting the uniform.
🧥 Starting with the gown ensures that all subsequent PPE is placed on top, maintaining a secure protective layer.
🧥 Proper gown use prevents cross-contamination between patient and environment.
✅ Step 2: Don a mask
😷 The mask is applied before other facial protective equipment to protect the respiratory tract from inhalation of infectious droplets or airborne pathogens.
😷 The nurse must ensure the mask fits snugly over the nose and mouth with no gaps.
😷 For airborne precautions, an N95 respirator or higher-level mask may be required.
😷 Placing it at this stage avoids contamination from handling the mask after gloves or goggles are on.
😷 This step prevents respiratory exposure to infectious agents.
✅ Step 3: Put on goggles
🥽 Goggles (or a face shield) protect the mucous membranes of the eyes from splashes, sprays, and droplets.
🥽 Eye protection is especially critical when caring for patients with infections that spread through body fluids or procedures that generate aerosols.
🥽 They should fit comfortably and securely, covering the eyes completely.
🥽 Goggles are placed after the mask to ensure both pieces of facial protection are properly fitted.
🥽 This step adds a second layer of defense for exposed facial areas.
✅ Step 4: Don gloves
✋ Gloves are applied last because they provide direct hand protection against contact with infectious materials.
✋ Gloves should extend over the cuffs of the gown to create a complete barrier.
✋ Placing gloves last prevents contamination of other PPE items while they are being donned.
✋ Gloves must be changed between tasks and patients to prevent cross-contamination.
✋ This final step ensures the nurse is fully protected before beginning patient care.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
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