The nurse is preparing to remove soiled gloves. What action ...

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The nurse is preparing to remove soiled gloves. What action should the nurse take first?
 
  1. Drop the gloves into the appropriate waste receptacle.
  2. Ease the fingers into the gloves.
  3. Grasp the outside of the nondominant glove.
  4. Hook the bare thumb inside the other glove.

Question 2

The nurse is removing personal protective equipment. Which nursing action demonstrates the appropriate technique for removing a mask?
 
  1. Bend the strip at the top of the mask.
  2. Loop the ties over the ears.
  3. Tie the strings in a bow.
  4. Touch the mask by the strings only.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Dropping the gloves in the appropriate waste receptacle occurs after the gloves are removed.
Rationale 2: Easing the fingers into the glove is done when applying gloves.
Rationale 3: In order to remove gloves after use, one must grasp the outside of the nondominant glove.
Rationale 4: Hooking the bare thumb inside the other glove is done after the gloves are removed.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Bending the strip at the top of the mask is done when applying a mask.
Rationale 2: Looping the ties over the ears is done when applying a mask.
Rationale 3: Tying the strings in a bow under the chin is done when applying a mask.
Rationale 4: Touching the mask by the strings is the appropriate intervention because the mask is considered contaminated.

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