QUIZ OF THE WEEK FOR MARCH 23, 2007

A 78 year old patient is admitted from medicine with respiratory distress. He is intubated, confused and having episodes of diarrhea.

What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when caring for a patient who is incontinent of stool?

A) single use yellow gown
B) gloves
C) face shield
D) N95 mask

Gina Case, Clinical Educator, CCTC

 

Brenda Morgan
Clinical Nurse Specialist, CCTC
Last Update: March 23, 2007