Are you down with the gown?

1. Are you down with the gown? Test your knowledge about wearing gowns in a healthcare setting! Click here to start

2. You can use the same gown all day.e.g. hang it up and use it again later… Click on the correct answer: TRUE FALSE

3. CORRECT! • The gown is for single use only! When you have completed the task(s) that requires a gown remove and dispose of the gown appropriately. Click here for next question

4. WRONG! • The gown is for single use only! When you have completed the task(s) that requires a gown remove and dispose of the gown appropriately. Click here for next question

5. You don’t have to tie your gown at the neck and waist Click on the correct answer: TRUE FALSE

6. CORRECT! • Both ties should be properly secured in order to provide adequate protection • If you are unable to secure the waist tie you must put on a second gown with the ties facing the front to cover your back Click here for next question

7. WRONG! • Both ties should be properly secured in order to provide adequate protection • If you are unable to secure the waist tie you must put on a second gown with the ties facing the front to cover your back Click here for next question

8. Your gloves should be tucked under the cuff of your gown. Click on the correct answer: TRUE FALSE

9. CORRECT! • Your gloves should be OVER the cuffs of the gown to provide adequate protection. Click here for next question

10. WRONG! • Your gloves should be OVER the cuffs of the gown to provide adequate protection. Click here for next question

11. If you’re cold at work you can put on a long sleeved gown to keep you warm. Click on the correct answer: TRUE FALSE

12. CORRECT! • It’s not appropriate to use a gown for anything else but for it’s intended purpose. Inappropriate gown use depletes the stock resulting in gowns not being available when they are needed for clinical purposes. • When people see you in a gown they think you are contaminating the environment or will model your behavior Click here for next question

13. WRONG! • It’s not appropriate to use a gown for anything else but for it’s intended purpose. Inappropriate gown use depletes the stock resulting in gowns not being available when they are needed for clinical purposes. • When people see you in a gown they think you are contaminating the environment or will model your behavior Click here for next question

14. After you’ve removed your gown you should: Click on the correct answer: • Roll the gown inside out into a ball while holding it away from you and dispose in an appropriate manner OR • Crumple in a ball holding it close to your chest as you roll it up then throw on the floor

15. CORRECT! CORRECT steps for gown removal: • Untie neck, then waist • Hook fingers under opposite cuff: pull over hand • Use gown-covered hand to pull gown over the other hand • Pull gown off without touching outside of gown • Roll up inside out, holding away from body • Dispose of gown appropriately Click here

16. WRONG! CORRECT steps for gown removal: • Untie neck, then waist • Hook fingers under opposite cuff: pull over hand • Use gown-covered hand to pull gown over the other hand • Pull gown off without touching outside of gown • Roll up inside out, holding away from body • Dispose of gown appropriately Click here

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