Chapter 3: Donning Sterile Gloves

Question 1

What must be worn if the MA will be assisting the provider with the surgical procedure?

Answer 1

Sterile gloves must be worn.

Question 2

Sterile gloves are packaged with?

Answer 2

“Right and left” clearly marked.

Question 3

What does the MA should do when preparing to open the inner package of the gloves?

Answer 3

Make sure the illustrations of the hand on the package is positioned so that the fingers are pinned away from the MA.

Question 4

What does the fingers pinned away from the MA do?

Answer 4

Makes it easier to slide the hands into the gloves.

Question 5

Is anything below the waist considered contaminated?

Answer 5

Yes.

Question 6

Are all sterile-gloved hands must be held in front and away from the body, above waist level?

Answer 6

Yes.

Question 7

Does the MA can touch something other than items in the sterile field?

Answer 7

No.

Question 8

Does any contact with any non-sterile object or surface will require regloving?

Answer 8

Yes.

Question 9

What the MA should do when removing the gloves?

Answer 9

Be careful not to touch the contaminated side of the gloves.

Question 10

How should the gloves be taken off?

Answer 10

Slip each glove off inside-out and deposit in a biohazard waste bag.