Which of the following is NOT considered a type of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Regular clothing is not considered a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) because PPE is specifically designed to protect healthcare workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials during their duties. PPE includes specialized garments and devices that provide a barrier against infections, contaminants, and injuries.

Gloves, aprons, and CPR masks are all designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents. Gloves protect the hands from contamination, aprons shield the body and clothing from spills, and CPR masks serve to provide a barrier during resuscitation efforts to prevent the exchange of bodily fluids. Regular clothing, while it may offer some degree of covering, does not provide the same level of protection and is not specifically designed for use in environments where exposure to hazardous materials can occur. Thus, it is categorized differently in terms of safety equipment.