Infection controlQuestion 260 of 1700

How should gloves sit on the gown sleeves?

  1. The gloves go over the cuffs of the gown at the wrists
  2. The gloves stay under the sleeves of the gown
  3. The gloves are taped to the skin of the arm
  4. 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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026