NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -For contact precautions, gowns are worn during all patient contact and when in the patient’s environment. Gowns are always worn in combination with gloves, and with other PPE when indicated. Remove at point of use and discard disposable gowns or place cloth gowns in laundry container.

Detailed explanation-2: -Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE”, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits.

Detailed explanation-3: -Personal protective equipment (PPE) to carry out Standard Precautions includes: gowns, masks, eye protection, face shield (if splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids is likely).