Question

The nurse is removing soiled gloves after assisting with a sterile procedure. Which actions follow recommended guidelines for this procedure? Select all that apply.

A.) Secure the second glove inside the first glove while keeping the contaminated area on the outside.
B.) Remove the glove by pulling it off, inverting it as it is pulled, and keeping the contaminated area on the inside.
C.) Slide the fingers of the ungloved hand between the remaining glove and the wrist.
D.) Removing the second glove by pulling the cuff up, inverting it as it is pulled, and keeping the contaminated area on the outside.
E.) Use the dominant hand to grasp the opposite glove near cuff end on the outside exposed area.
F.) Discard the gloves in appropriate container, removing additional PPE, if used, and performing hand hygiene.

Answer 1

The recommended guidelines for removing soiled gloves after a sterile procedure include inverting the first glove while removing it to keep contaminants inside, sliding the fingers under the wrist of the remaining glove, and discarding the gloves properly followed by thorough hand hygiene.

Step-by-step explanation:

When removing soiled gloves after assisting with a sterile procedure, several steps should be followed to ensure that contamination is minimized. According to recommended guidelines, the proper protocol includes:

• B.) Remove the glove by pulling it off, inverting it as it is pulled, and keeping the contaminated area on the inside.
• C.) Slide the fingers of the ungloved hand between the remaining glove and the wrist.
• F.) Discard the gloves in an appropriate container, remove additional PPE, if used, and perform hand hygiene.

Each of these steps is designed to reduce the risk of contamination and to promote hygiene and safety in medical settings.