Which of the following is false about personal protective equipment for IV compounding?
Compounding gowns offer reduced amounts of particulates compared to regular clothing
Hands should be washed prior to donning gloves
Jewelry is allowed if latex gloves are worn
Use of makeup is not allowed because it may disperse particulates
Jewelry is allowed if latex gloves are worn
Rationale: Jewelry is not allowed to be worn when performing intravenous compounding, even under latex gloves. This is because of the risk of contaminating the sterile field and product, which the gloves do not eliminate. All of the other answer choices are true.
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a. Antagonistic effect b. Synergistic effect c. Little or no effect d. Additive effect
Which of the following is an example of an engineered control device?
A) Hair net B) Lab coats C) Self-sheathing needle D) Latex gloves