What is the correct order for removing PPE after a patient contact with infectious risk?
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Correct answer: Gloves → gown → mask/respirator → hand hygiene
The typical sequence for doffing: gloves first (most contaminated), then gown, then mask/respirator/eye protection, then hand hygiene.
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