Infection controlQuestion 265 of 1700

After you remove gloves and do hand hygiene, which item do you take off next?

  1. The gown
  2. The mask
  3. Goggles or face shield
  4. Nothing, all PPE stays on
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Correct answer: Goggles or face shield

Eye protection comes off before the gown.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.12: Skills Checklist- Donning Doffing PPE With a Mask and Face Shield or Goggles

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026