Which sequence correctly describes removing contaminated gloves to minimize contamination?

Which sequence correctly describes removing contaminated gloves to minimize contamination?

• A. Grasp the glove near the wrist and peel away turning it inside out; hold the removed glove in the gloved hand; slide a finger under the remaining glove; dispose of gloves properly.
• B. Pull the glove from fingertips outward, then toss away both gloves with hands exposed.
• C. Remove gloves by pulling them over the head and dropping them.
• D. Remove gloves and then touch the contaminated surface.

Answer: (A)

Proper glove removal minimizes contamination by turning the gloves inside out as you take them off, so contaminated surfaces stay contained and your skin stays clean. Start by grasping the glove near the wrist of the gloved hand and peel it away, turning it inside out. Hold the removed glove in the gloved hand. Then slide a finger under the remaining glove at the wrist and peel it off, turning it inside out over the first glove. This traps the outer contaminated surfaces inside and ends with both gloves inside-out for safe disposal. This method avoids touching the outside of contaminated gloves with bare skin and prevents contaminated surfaces from being exposed after removal, unlike methods that pull from the fingertips, remove over the head, or touch a contaminated surface after removing the gloves.

Proper glove removal minimizes contamination by turning the gloves inside out as you take them off, so contaminated surfaces stay contained and your skin stays clean. Start by grasping the glove near the wrist of the gloved hand and peel it away, turning it inside out. Hold the removed glove in the gloved hand. Then slide a finger under the remaining glove at the wrist and peel it off, turning it inside out over the first glove. This traps the outer contaminated surfaces inside and ends with both gloves inside-out for safe disposal. This method avoids touching the outside of contaminated gloves with bare skin and prevents contaminated surfaces from being exposed after removal, unlike methods that pull from the fingertips, remove over the head, or touch a contaminated surface after removing the gloves.