When should the one-piece face mask/eye shield be worn?

When should the one-piece face mask/eye shield be worn?

• A. After patient care is completed.
• B. Prior to rendering patient care when exposure can be anticipated.
• C. Only for bloodborne pathogen exposure.
• D. Only when performing CPR.

Answer: (B)

Wearing the one-piece mask with eye shield before you begin patient care is about protecting your face and eyes from splashes, sprays, and aerosols. You can’t always predict when exposure will happen, so putting it on prior to contact minimizes the chance of contaminating your mucous membranes during assessment, airway work, suction, or other procedures. This proactive step is part of standard precautions and keeps you protected as soon as you anticipate potential exposure. After care is finished, remove it and perform hand hygiene using proper doffing steps.

Wearing the one-piece mask with eye shield before you begin patient care is about protecting your face and eyes from splashes, sprays, and aerosols. You can’t always predict when exposure will happen, so putting it on prior to contact minimizes the chance of contaminating your mucous membranes during assessment, airway work, suction, or other procedures. This proactive step is part of standard precautions and keeps you protected as soon as you anticipate potential exposure. After care is finished, remove it and perform hand hygiene using proper doffing steps.