must work closely with their plant and facili-
ties teams to ensure these air exchanges are
happening within specification.
10. Decontamination gloves should have all
the following characteristics, except
_________ .
a. be doubled for adequate protection
b. extend past the cuff
c. be fitted at the wrist
d. be general purpose/utility
a. Proper gloves for the decontamination
process is a hot topic this year for accredita-
tion surveyors. Specifications include having
gloves that are fitted at the wrist, extend past
the cuff, and are classified as general purpose
or utility gloves. Gloves should be of a thick-
ness that they provide a level of protection
against cuts and punctures that are a constant
risk in the manual cleaning process. Doubling
of gloves, while technically acceptable, is not
an adequate substitute for using gloves of ade-
quate thickness, length and construction.
11. You should remove (and replace) hair
and shoe covers before leaving the
decontamination area.
a. true b. false
a. In the hustle and bustle of department life,
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