Infection controlQuestion 260 of 1700
How should gloves sit on the gown sleeves?
- The gloves go over the cuffs of the gown at the wrists
- The gloves stay under the sleeves of the gown
- The gloves are taped to the skin of the arm
- The sleeves are pushed up over the gloves
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Correct answer: The gloves go over the cuffs of the gown at the wrists
Gloves over the cuffs leave no gap at the wrist where fluids could reach the skin.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.11: Skills Checklist- Donning Doffing PPE Without a Mask
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026