Infection controlQuestion 1158 of 1700

When should you put on an isolation gown?

  1. At the start of your shift before report
  2. Right before you give care
  3. After care, when you leave the room
  4. After you have washed up outside the room
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Correct answer: Right before you give care

Wear it only for the care and remove it before you leave the room.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026