sterile gloves Flashcards
what should you do once the sterile field is set up
don sterile gloves
what does sterile gloving include
includes opening the wrapper and handling only the
outside of the wrapper.
what is the first step on how to don sterile gloves
With the cuff side pointing toward the body, use the nondominant hand
and pick up the dominant‑hand glove by grasping the folded bottom
edge of the cuff and
lifting it up and away from the wrapper
what is the 2nd step on how to don sterile gloves
While picking up the edge of the cuff, pull the dominant glove onto the
hand
what is the 3rd step on how to don sterile gloves
With the sterile dominant‑gloved hand, place the fingers of the
dominant hand inside the cuff of the nondominant glove, lifting it off the
wrapper and
putting the nondominant hand into it
what should you do once the sterile gloves are on
adjust the fingers
once both sterile gloves are on what can only touch the sterile gloved hand
the other sterile gloved hand
what should you do at close of sterile procedure or if gloves tear
remove the gloves
how do you remove sterile gloves
by grasping the outer part of one glove at the cuff
area, avoiding touching the wrist and pulling the glove down over the fingers and into the hand
that is still gloved.
Then, place the ungloved hand inside the soiled glove and pull the glove
off so that it is inside out and only the clean inside part is exposed