Infection Control Diploma
Microbiology & Immunology Department
Faculty of Medicine
Tanta University
First Semester Assignment
Lecture: Personal protective equipment
Student name: Asmaa Mamdouh Foad
Marks: …………….
Assessor signature: ……………………….
Assignment
Choose the correct:
1. What is the purpose of wearing gloves and gowns? (Check all that apply)
a. Protect the healthcare worker
b. Prevent transmission of pathogens
c. Reduces hand washing requirements
d. Looks professional and identifies healthcare staff
2. Nurses must wear gloves when: (Check all that apply)
a. Handling sharp or contaminated instruments
b. Risk of exposure to blood or body fluids
c. Making beds
d. Assisting with patient mobility
e. Recording vital signs
3. A patient has an infection that is spread through droplets. Which one of the
following is essential for the nurse to use when taking this clien’s
temperature?
a. Gloves
b. An N95 respirator
c. A gown
d. A surgical mask
4. Write the correct order of donning these PPE in operation room (gloves- hand
hygiene - googles - gown - mask - cap)
1st Hand Hygiene
2nd Cap
3rd Googles
4th Mask
5th Gown
6th Gloves