The nurse dons personal protective equipment (PPE) before providing care for a client in airborne transmission-based precautions. Place the steps for donning PPE in the appropriate sequence. All options must be used.

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11ecbb05_cb50_230e_b433_0b819571f21c_MD0009_00 PPE for the health care worker protects the mucous membranes, airways, skin, and clothing from contact with potentially infectious agents. The category of transmission-based precautions (eg, contact, droplet, airborne) required determines the type of PPE that the health care worker will wear. The exact procedure for donning and removing PPE varies with the level of precautions required. Guidelines are provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and by institution policy and procedure. The sequence for donning PPE includes: Hand hygiene Gown - fully cover torso from neck to knees, arms to end of wrists, and wrap around back; fasten in back of neck and waist Mask or respirator - secure ties or elastic bands at middle of head and neck; fit flexible band to nose bridge; fit snugly to face and below chin; fit-check respirator Goggles or face shield - place over face and eyes and adjust fit; may be combined with mask (visor) Gloves - don and extend to cover wrist of isolation gown Educational objective: The CDC suggests the following sequence for donning PPE: hand hygiene, gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, and gloves.

The Nurse Dons Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Before Providing Care