Which description accurately reflects how gloves should be removed?

• A. Remove with bare hands
• B. Remove without touching skin; invert glove
• C. Remove gloves and wash hands only afterwards
• D. Remove gloves by ripping at the wrists

Answer: (B)

The important idea is to remove gloves without letting the contaminated outer surface touch your skin, using an inside-out technique. Start by pinching the outside of one glove at the wrist and peeling it away from the hand, turning it inside out as you remove it. This keeps the contaminated exterior contained. Then hold the removed glove in the gloved hand and slide a finger under the cuff of the remaining glove to peel it off, again turning it inside out so that the second glove envelops the first. Dispose of the gloves properly and wash or sanitize your hands immediately after removal. This method prevents the risk of transferring contaminants to your skin, whereas removing with bare hands, tearing at the wrists, or delaying hand hygiene after removal can lead to exposure.