What is the last piece of PPE that should be removed?

What is the last piece of PPE that should be removed?

• A. Gloves
• B. Goggles
• C. Boots
• D. Hat

Answer: (A)

Prioritize keeping skin clean during the doffing sequence. Gloves should come off last because they are the most likely to be contaminated from handling contaminated surfaces. By removing the other PPE first, you minimize the chance that contaminated outer surfaces contact your skin as you take off gear such as boots, goggles, or a hat. Then you remove the gloves with proper technique, so the contaminated exterior is contained inside the glove as you peel it away, and you perform hand hygiene immediately after. The other pieces are taken off before the gloves because they pose less risk of transferring contamination directly to your skin during removal.

Prioritize keeping skin clean during the doffing sequence. Gloves should come off last because they are the most likely to be contaminated from handling contaminated surfaces. By removing the other PPE first, you minimize the chance that contaminated outer surfaces contact your skin as you take off gear such as boots, goggles, or a hat. Then you remove the gloves with proper technique, so the contaminated exterior is contained inside the glove as you peel it away, and you perform hand hygiene immediately after. The other pieces are taken off before the gloves because they pose less risk of transferring contamination directly to your skin during removal.