CNA Practice Test
Infection controlQuestion 1154 of 1700

Why should you not use the same gloves for two tasks on one client?

  1. The second task needs a larger glove size
  2. Gloves must be color coded for each task
  3. One task may have more germs than another
  4. Taped gloves come off the wrists
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Correct answer: One task may have more germs than another

Gloves are task-specific. Germs from a dirty task could spread to a clean one.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026