Which is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the OR setting?
a. Scrub jacket
b. Eyeglasses
c. Gloves
d. Scrub top
ANS: C
Eyewear, mask, hair cover, shoe covers, gown, apron, and/or gloves worn to prevent airborne, droplet, or contact-based transmission of potentially hazardous substances or microorganisms between caregiver and patient are all PPE. The type of PPE worn depends on the type of exposure that will be encountered. The PPE prevents blood and other potentially injurious materials from reaching clothing, skin, or eyes.
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