Infection controlQuestion 1155 of 1700
Why must you clean your hands after taking off gloves?
- Hands can pick up germs as you remove them
- Hand hygiene is needed only if a glove tears
- Gloves lose their protection after five minutes
- The rule only applies at the end of a shift
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Correct answer: Hands can pick up germs as you remove them
Even if gloves look fine, removing them can contaminate your hands.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026