Nurse Aide I Module B – Infection Prevention Practice Test

Droplet precautions require protection for the face and skin from respiratory droplets that travel short distances when a person talks, coughs, or sneezes. The best PPE to wear before entering the room includes a gown and gloves to prevent contact with contaminated surfaces and secretions, a surgical mask to protect the nose and mouth while you are close to the patient, and eye protection if there’s a risk of splash to the eyes. This combination covers the most likely routes of exposure: contact with contaminated items, inhalation of droplets within about 3 feet, and potential splashes. An N95 is used for airborne precautions and isn’t routinely needed for droplets. Gloves alone or no PPE would leave you vulnerable to contamination.