You Are Working on a Surgical Service in a Large

Multiple Choice

You are working on a surgical service in a large acute-care hospital. Your next patient has a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in his sputum. You are going to help him to transfer to the bedside chair for a bath. You observe that he has several small skin tears and that he is coughing intermittently. Which of the following personal protective equipment is most appropriate for this situation?

A) Gloves and mask
B) Gloves only
C) Gown and gloves
D) Gown, gloves, and mask