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Personal Protective Equipment Sequence — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Don: gown→mask→goggles→gloves

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Safety & Infection Control 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Personal Protective Equipment Sequence on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Don

Nursing actions

1) Gown 2) Mask/respirator
3) Goggles 4) Gloves last
Gloves over gown cuffs

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Doff

Nursing actions

Gloves first (most contaminated)
Then goggles → gown → mask
Mask removed OUTSIDE room last

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Do

Nursing actions

Hand hygiene after removal
Touch only inside/ties when removing

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Avoid

Key facts

Never touch outer mask front

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Quick Tip

Don in this order: gown first, then mask or respirator, then goggles or face shield, then gloves last.

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