The nurse is removing personal protective equipment. Which nursing action demonstrates the appropriate technique for removing a mask?
1. Bend the strip at the top of the mask.
2. Loop the ties over the ears.
3. Tie the strings in a bow.
4. Touch the mask by the strings only.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Bending the strip at the top of the mask is done when applying a mask.
Rationale 2: Looping the ties over the ears is done when applying a mask.
Rationale 3: Tying the strings in a bow under the chin is done when applying a mask.
Rationale 4: Touching the mask by the strings is the appropriate intervention because the mask is considered contaminated.
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