Question

which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (ppe) is a pharmacy technician required to wear while compounding sterile products?
face shield
nonabsorbent gown
goggles
sterile gloves

Explanation:

When compounding sterile products, pharmacy technicians need to maintain sterility. Sterile gloves are essential to prevent contamination of the sterile products during handling. Face shields, nonabsorbent gowns, and goggles have different purposes (e.g., face shield for splash protection, gown for protecting clothing, goggles for eye protection) but sterile gloves are specifically required for direct contact with sterile materials to ensure sterility.

Answer:

D. Sterile gloves