Infection controlQuestion 231 of 1700

How should gloves cover the wrists when you apply them?

  1. They should stop at the palm of the hand
  2. They should be rolled down to the wrist
  3. They should be taped to the skin of the arm
  4. They should completely cover the wrists
Show answer

Correct answer: They should completely cover the wrists

Full wrist cover gives protection.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026