Practice Question
The nurse educator is conducting a class for unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which action indicates that a UAP understands gloving procedures?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Puts on new gloves when entering a client's room.
Rationale:
🔷 Standard precautions require the use of clean gloves during direct client care, especially if contact with body fluids is anticipated.
🔷 Putting on a new pair of gloves per room ensures infection control and protects both client and caregiver.
🔷 Sterile gloves are not needed unless performing a sterile procedure.
🔷 Gloves stored in pockets may be contaminated, defeating their protective purpose.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Fundamentals of Nursing
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