Certified Medical Assistant (CMA AAMA)Safety and Infection ControlEasy
A medical assistant is preparing to clean a contaminated examination room after a patient encounter. Which of the following is the most appropriate order of donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this task?
- AGown, mask, eye protection, gloves
- BMask, eye protection, gown, gloves
- CEye protection, gown, gloves, mask
- DGloves, gown, mask, eye protection
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves
Proper donning of PPE is crucial for infection control. The correct sequence ensures that the most contaminated items are donned last, to protect against splashes and direct contact with infectious materials.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Mask and eye protection typically follow gown to ensure full facial protection.
- C. Eye protection is typically donned after the gown and before gloves.
- D. This order places gloves first, which could become contaminated while donning other PPE.
PPE Donning Sequence
The specific order in which personal protective equipment should be put on to maximize protection and minimize self-contamination.
- Donning involves putting on PPE.
- Sequence protects cleaner items from dirtier ones.
- Gloves are typically donned last.
Memory trick: Go Man, Go! Eyes Last!