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NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question

When removing sterile gloves, the nurse should:

Grasping the outer surface near the wrist of the first glove allows for its removal without touching the contaminated outer surface with bare hands, maintaining

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Question: When removing sterile gloves, the nurse should:

Answer options: ✅ Pull the first glove off by grasping the outer surface near the wrist

  • Unroll the first glove inside out over the second glove
  • Grasp the inside of the wrist of the first glove
  • Place both gloved hands under running water before removal

Correct answer: Pull the first glove off by grasping the outer surface near the wrist

Explanation: Grasping the outer surface near the wrist of the first glove allows for its removal without touching the contaminated outer surface with bare hands, maintaining cleanliness.

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