Which PPE is required when entering an Ebola patient room?

Which PPE is required when entering an Ebola patient room?

• A. Surgical mask and gloves.
• B. Gloves, gown, and surgical cap only.
• C. No PPE beyond regular clothing.
• D. Impermeable gown/coveralls, N95 respirator, full face shield, double gloves, boot covers, apron.

Answer: (D)

This item tests knowledge of the PPE required to enter an Ebola patient room. Ebola spreads through contact with infectious fluids, so protecting skin, mucous membranes, and the respiratory area is essential, especially during procedures that could generate splashes or aerosols. The best PPE includes an impermeable gown or coveralls, an N95 respirator, a full-face shield, double gloves, boot covers, and an apron. The impermeable barrier prevents fluid penetration; the N95 protects the airways from potential aerosols; the full-face shield protects the eyes and face from splashes; two layers of gloves provide a safer barrier during and after procedures; boot covers keep footwear from carrying contaminants out of the room; and the apron provides extra protection for the torso and clothing. The other options don’t offer complete protection for Ebola exposure. A surgical mask with gloves and regular clothing offer insufficient respiratory and barrier protection. A gown or gloves alone, or no PPE beyond regular clothing, leave gaps for fluid exposure and contaminated surfaces.

This item tests knowledge of the PPE required to enter an Ebola patient room. Ebola spreads through contact with infectious fluids, so protecting skin, mucous membranes, and the respiratory area is essential, especially during procedures that could generate splashes or aerosols.

The best PPE includes an impermeable gown or coveralls, an N95 respirator, a full-face shield, double gloves, boot covers, and an apron. The impermeable barrier prevents fluid penetration; the N95 protects the airways from potential aerosols; the full-face shield protects the eyes and face from splashes; two layers of gloves provide a safer barrier during and after procedures; boot covers keep footwear from carrying contaminants out of the room; and the apron provides extra protection for the torso and clothing.

The other options don’t offer complete protection for Ebola exposure. A surgical mask with gloves and regular clothing offer insufficient respiratory and barrier protection. A gown or gloves alone, or no PPE beyond regular clothing, leave gaps for fluid exposure and contaminated surfaces.