Infection controlQuestion 1152 of 1700
You are unsure what PPE a room needs. What should you do?
- Wear gloves and decide inside the room
- Ask the nurse before you go in
- Ask a visitor what the room needs
- Go in quickly and finish the care first
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Correct answer: Ask the nurse before you go in
Check before you enter, because the wrong PPE puts you and others at risk.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026