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final exam - attempt 1/12
exam is not timed leave exam
question 11 out of 14:
which one of the following statements is true about personal protective equipment (ppe)?
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ppe needs to be used only when the client has an infectious disease.
ppe does not help prevent the spread of germs.
ppe includes gloves, gowns, and masks.
- For the first option: PPE is used in various situations, not just when a client has an infectious disease (e.g., during standard procedures with potential exposure to bodily fluids). So this is false.
- For the second option: PPE is designed to help prevent the spread of germs by creating a barrier between the healthcare worker (or user) and potential contaminants. So this is false.
- For the third option: Gloves, gowns, and masks are common examples of personal protective equipment used to protect against exposure to hazards. So this is true.
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C. PPE includes gloves, gowns, and masks. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A, B, C as per typical multiple - choice, with A being "PPE needs to be used ONLY when the client has an infectious disease", B being "PPE does NOT help prevent the spread of germs", and C being "PPE includes gloves, gowns, and masks")