Question

1. when should hand hygiene be performed in relation to ppe use?

a. only before donning ppe
b. only after doffing ppe
c. before donning ppe, after doffing ppe, and when indicated during care
d. only if gloves are not worn

Explanation:

Hand hygiene in relation to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) use follows standard infection control practices. Before donning PPE, hand hygiene reduces contamination on hands that could transfer to PPE. After doffing PPE, it removes any contaminants picked up from PPE. During care when indicated (e.g., when hands get contaminated during patient care even with PPE on, like if gloves are torn or when touching non - PPE surfaces), hand hygiene is also needed. Option A is wrong as it ignores after doffing and during care. Option B is wrong as it ignores before donning and during care. Option D is wrong as hand hygiene is needed even with gloves (gloves can have holes or contaminants can transfer under gloves, and hand hygiene is needed before donning gloves too). So the correct option is C.

Answer:

C. Before donning PPE, after doffing PPE, and when indicated during care