What may PPE include?

• A. Sunglasses and earplugs.
• B. Boots and gloves.
• C. Gloves and CPR masks/barriers.
• D. Bandages and antiseptic wipes.

Answer: (C)

PPE, or personal protective equipment, are items worn to create a barrier between you and hazards. In medical or first aid contexts, the essential PPE includes gloves to prevent contact with blood or bodily fluids and CPR masks or barriers to provide a protective shield during rescue breaths. The combination of gloves and CPR masks/barriers best fits this protective role, enabling both safe handling of injuries and safe resuscitation without direct contact. Other options mix items that are not standard PPE for infection control or resuscitation—environmental protection like sunglasses and earplugs, footwear-focused gear, or basic first-aid supplies—so they don’t serve the same protective purpose in this scenario.