Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ( 58 Questions)
When should a healthcare provider wear a gown as part of their PPE?
Wearing a gown during routine hand hygiene is unnecessary and not recommended.
When providing oral care to an unconscious patient, a gown should be worn to protect against potential contact with bodily fluids or contaminants.
Wearing a gown while transporting a stable patient within the facility is unnecessary unless there is a risk of contact with potentially infectious materials.
Wearing a gown when administering oral medication to a non-isolated patient is not typically required unless there is a risk of splashing or exposure to bodily fluids.
Answer: b. When providing oral care to an unconscious patient
Explanation: When providing oral care to an unconscious patient, a gown should be worn to protect against potential contact with bodily fluids or contaminants.
Incorrect choices:
a. Wearing a gown during routine hand hygiene is unnecessary and not recommended.
c. Wearing a gown while transporting a stable patient within the facility is unnecessary unless there is a risk of contact with potentially infectious materials.
d. Wearing a gown when administering oral medication to a non-isolated patient is not typically required unless there is a risk of splashing or exposure to bodily fluids.