Infection controlQuestion 228 of 1700
You finish incontinent care on a resident and will now give oral care. What should you do?
- Keep the same gloves on for both of the tasks
- Remove them, clean your hands, and put on new gloves
- Wash the gloves and wear them again for oral care
- Wear a second pair of gloves over the first pair
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Correct answer: Remove them, clean your hands, and put on new gloves
Gloves are used for one task only. Germs from incontinent care must not reach the mouth.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026