List the four key points about using PPE.
What will be an ideal response?
Apply PPE before having contact with the patient
Use the PPE carefully to prevent spreading contamination.
When you have finished, remove PPE carefully and discard it in the proper manner.
After removing PPE, wash your hands or use alcohol hand cleaner before doing anything else.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false