CNA Practice Test
Infection controlQuestion 1156 of 1700

When do you put on gloves after hand hygiene?

  1. While your hands are still damp
  2. Before you wash your hands
  3. While you are still at the sink
  4. Once your hands are fully dry
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Correct answer: Once your hands are fully dry

Damp hands can make gloves hard to put on, and you may tear them.

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

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026