Skip to main content

NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question

When donning sterile gloves, which step should the nurse perform first after opening the outer package?

The first step after opening the package is to grasp the cuff of the dominant hand's glove, touching only the inside surface to maintain sterility.

Start free practice for NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam

300 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day

Start Practice →

Question: When donning sterile gloves, which step should the nurse perform first after opening the outer package?

Answer options: ✅ Grasp the cuff of the dominant hand glove with the non-dominant hand.

  • Pick up the first glove by inserting fingers under the cuff.
  • Slide the hand into the first glove, touching only the inside surface.
  • Touch the inner surface of the glove with bare hands.

Correct answer: Grasp the cuff of the dominant hand glove with the non-dominant hand.

Explanation: The first step after opening the package is to grasp the cuff of the dominant hand's glove, touching only the inside surface to maintain sterility.

Start free practice for NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam

300 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day

Start Practice →

More about NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam

Related Questions

More for NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam candidates

Ready to practice?

Free, no signup required. Build a wrong-question list as you go.

Start Free NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam Practice →

Related courses

Other Canadian certifications candidates often prepare for alongside this one.