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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) NCLEX Practice Quiz | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in healthcare?
- To enhance comfort for healthcare workers
- To prevent contamination of medical equipment
- To reduce the risk of exposure to infectious agents
✔✔ D) To protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious agents
When should gloves be changed while providing patient care?
- Only when they become visibly soiled
- Only when performing a sterile procedure
- Every 4 hours during patient care
✔✔ B) After each patient interaction and when switching tasks
Which type of PPE is most appropriate when performing a procedure that may cause blood or body fluids to splash?✔✔ A) Goggles or a face shield 1 / 2
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- Surgical mask
- Isolation gown
- Respirator
What is the correct order for donning PPE?
- Gloves, mask, gown, goggles
- Gown, gloves, mask, goggles
- Mask, gown, gloves, goggles
✔✔ C) Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Which of the following is true about the use of N95 respirators?
- They can be reused if not visibly contaminated
- They are required for all patient interactions
- They protect against all airborne pathogens
✔✔ B) They must be fit-tested before use
When removing PPE, what is the correct order?✔✔ A) Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
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