When preparing to apply protective clothing, an appropriate technique for a nurse to use is to:
A. Apply the cap last
B. Apply the protective eyewear first
C. Tie the two lower strings of the mask first
D. Remove the gloves before disposing of the cap and mask
D
D. Remove gloves first, if worn. Prevents contamination of hair, neck, and facial area.
A. Apply cap first. Loose hair hanging over sterile field or falling dander may result in contamination of objects on sterile field.
B. Apply cap first. Loose hair hanging over sterile field or falling dander may result in contamination of objects on sterile field. Apply eyewear after cap and mask.
C. Tie two top strings at top of back of head, over cap (if worn), with strings above ears, then tie two lower ties snugly around neck with mask well under chin.
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