A Level C personal protective equipment requirement is needed when caring for a patient. The nurse is aware that the equipment will include what?
A) A self-contained breathing apparatus
B) A vapor-tight, chemical resistant suit
C) A uniform only
D) An air-purified respirator
Ans: D
Feedback: Level C incorporates the use of an air-purified respirator, a chemical resistant coverall with splash hood, chemical-resistant gloves, and boots. Level A provides the highest level of respiratory, mucous membrane, skin, and eye protection, incorporating a vapor-tight chemical-resistant suit and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Level B personal protective equipment provides the highest level of respiratory protection, with a lesser level of skin and eye protection, incorporating a chemical-resistant suit and SCBA. Level D is the same as a work uniform.
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