Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1108 of 1700
When do you put on gloves for an unoccupied bed change?
- Right after you place the clean pillowcase
- After the soiled linens are in the bag
- Only if the bed looks visibly dirty
- Before you strip the soiled linens
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Correct answer: Before you strip the soiled linens
Gloves protect you from germs on the used linens. Remove them and clean your hands once the soiled linens are bagged.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.5: Skills Checklist- Making an Unoccupied Bed Checklist
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026