donning/doffing of gloves

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

-To enable the nurse to handle or touch sterile objects freely without contaminating them
-To prevent transmission of potentially infective organisms from the nurse’s hands to clients at high risk for infection

Question 2

Assessment

Answer 2

Review the client’s record and orders to determine exactly what procedure will be performed that requires sterile gloves. Use non latex gloves whenever possible especially when latex allergy is suspected

Question 3

Planning:

Answer 3

Think through the procedure, planning which steps need to be completed before the gloves can be applied. Determine what additional supplies are needed to perform the procedure for this client. ALWAYS have an extra pair of sterile gloves available.

Question 4

1st thing to do?

Answer 4

Ensure the sterility of the package of gloves

Question 5

2nd?

Answer 5

Perform hand hygiene and observe other appropriate infection prevention procedures

Question 6

3rd?

Answer 6

Provide privacy to the client

Question 7

4th?

Answer 7

Open the package of sterile gloves and place the package of gloves on a clean, dry surface.
(Any moisture on the surface could contaminate the gloves)

Question 8

5th?

Answer 8

Put the first glove on the DOMINANT hand first.
(The hands are not sterile. By touching only the inside of the glove, the nurse avoids contaminating the outside)

Question 9

6th

Answer 9

Leave the cuff in place once the unsterile hand releases the glove. (Attempting to further unfold the cuff is likely to contaminate the glove.)

Question 10

7th

Answer 10

Put the second glove on the NONDOMINANT hand. (In this position, the thumb is less likely to touch the arm and become contaminated)

Question 11

8th

Answer 11

Remove and dispose of used gloves

Question 12

9th

Answer 12

Perform hand hygiene

Question 13

10th

Answer 13

Document that sterile technique was used in the performance of the procedure

Question 14

Evaluation

Answer 14

Conduct any follow-up indicated during your care of the client. Ensure that adequate numbers and types of sterile supplies are available for the next healthcare provider.

Question 15

Procedures that needs to be performed in sterile gloves:

Answer 15

-Bedmaking (Soiled linens)
-Parenteral medications
-Catheterizations
-Intravenous and Blood therapy
-Enema
-Suctioning
-Various Surgical procedures