Infection controlQuestion 233 of 1700

After you remove the second glove, what is the correct step?

  1. Throw both gloves on the floor to discard them
  2. Turn it inside out over the first glove
  3. Fold both gloves and put them in your pocket
  4. Wash both gloves in the sink and dry them
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Correct answer: Turn it inside out over the first glove

The first glove ends up inside the second one, so the dirty outsides are never touched.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026