Questions and Answers
Why should you hold the inner package of sterile gloves at a clean flat surface just above waist level?
To prevent the gloves from getting contaminated by surfaces below waist level
Why do you need to identify the right and left gloves?
To prevent contamination by improper fit
Why should you glove your dominant hand first?
To improve your dexterity
Why should you touch only the inside surface of the gloves with your non-dominant hand?
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What happens if the outer surface of the glove touches your hand or wrist?
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Why do you need to pull the glove over your dominant hand, leaving a cuff?
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What is the primary purpose of sterile touching sterile when wearing gloves?
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When removing gloves, what should you grasp with your dominant gloved hand?
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What is the final step in the glove removal process?
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Why is it important to prevent contact between gloved and exposed hands?
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What is the primary goal of hand washing in healthcare settings?
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How long should the friction motion for handwashing last?
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What is the purpose of using tissue paper to open the faucet?
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Why is it important to dry hands and wrists with a towel?
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What is the purpose of using a brush or fingernails of the other hand to clean under fingernails?
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Why is it important to turn off the faucet with a tissue or paper towel?
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What is the purpose of wearing sterile gloves?
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Study Notes
Donning Sterile Gloves
- Wash and scrub hands thoroughly to reduce microorganisms on the skin
- Remove outer package wrapper carefully to prevent inner glove package from touching contaminated objects
- Open the package, keeping the gloves on the wrapper, to prevent contamination
- Identify right and left gloves by the cuff, approximately 5 cm wide
- Glove the dominant hand first to improve dexterity
- Touch only the inner surface of the glove with the thumb and first two fingers of the non-dominant hand
- Carefully pull the glove over the dominant hand, leaving a cuff, and ensure it doesn't roll up to the wrist
- With the gloved dominant hand, slip fingers underneath the second glove's cuff to protect the sterile area
- Carefully pull the second glove over the non-dominant hand, avoiding contact with the exposed hand
Removing Sterile Gloves
- Using the dominant gloved hand, grasp the other glove and remove it by inserting it, keeping the contaminated area inside
- Hold unto both gloves to prevent contamination
- Slide fingers of the ungloved hand inside the remaining glove and remove it by turning it inside out over the hand
- Discard gloves inside the wrapper in an appropriate container and wash hands
Hand Washing
- Wash hands to reduce the spread of microorganisms
- Use rotational rubbing of the forearm, starting above the wrist and going up to the elbow
- Continue friction motion for 15 to 20 seconds, depending on the degree of contamination
- Use a brush or fingernails to clean under the fingernails
- Open the faucet with tissue paper to prevent picking up microorganisms
- Rinse thoroughly and visually inspect for remaining dirt or soap
- Turn off the faucet with tissue or paper towel to prevent picking up microorganisms
- Dry hands and wrists with a towel to prevent chapping
- Apply lotion to keep the skin soft, if desired
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