When to Wear Gown for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
When should a gown be worn?
Choose the correct option:
A. when contact with blood or bodily fluid is likely
B. when contact with blood or bodily fluid is likely when the patient is hiv-positive
C. when the patient is hiv-positive when you are bathing a patient when you are bathing a patient
D. when you are wearing gloves
Answer:
The correct option is B. when contact with blood or bodily fluid is likely when the patient is HIV-positive.
Gown is a personal protective equipment (PPE) that must be worn when there is a possibility of contact with blood or bodily fluids, especially when the patient is HIV-positive.
When must formal attire be worn?
- Only if contact with blood or bodily fluids is anticipated do gowns for routine precautions need to be worn. When blood or other body fluids are anticipated to splash or spray, fluid-resistant gowns should be worn. All patient contact and time spent in the patient's environment should be done while wearing a gown as a sign of respect for the patient.
- Clothes that have been contaminated must be removed, and the affected area should be thoroughly washed with soap and water following treatment guidelines. It is recommended to flush the affected mucous membranes with plenty of water and gently flush eyes if exposed. Any occupational exposures must be promptly reported by the exposed individual.