The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. The nurse is using open gloving to apply the sterile gloves. Which steps will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. While putting on the first glove, touch only the outside surface of the glove.
b. With gloved dominant hand, slip fingers underneath second glove cuff.
c. Remove outer glove package by tearing the package open.
d. Lay glove package on clean flat surface above waistline.
e. Glove the dominant hand of the nurse first.
f. After second glove is on, interlock hands.
ANS: B, D, E, F
Sterile objects held below the waist are considered contaminated. Gloving the dominant hand helps to improve dexterity. Slipping the fingers underneath the second glove cuff helps to keep the gloved fingers sterile. Interlocking fingers ensures a smooth fit over the fingers. Sterile supplies are opened by carefully separating and peeling apart the sides of the package. This prevents the sterile contents from accidentally opening and touching contaminated objects. While putting on the first glove, touching only the outside surface of the glove will contaminate the sterile item; touch only the inside of the glove—the piece that will be against the skin.
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