RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 396 of 2368

Which action should the nurse take for safety before starting a staple removal?

  1. Apply sterile gloves and pull each staple straight up
  2. Count the number of staples in the incision
  3. Remove all staples at once to shorten the procedure
  4. Apply a tight dressing to hold the edges together
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Correct answer: Count the number of staples in the incision

Staples are counted before and after the procedure to make sure all are removed.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Wound Care: Checklist for Staple Removal. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026