Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1593 of 2368
A nurse is leaving the room of a client on contact precautions. Which PPE item should the nurse remove first?
- The gown
- The mask
- The goggles
- The gloves
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Correct answer: The gloves
Gloves are removed first, and removal must not cause additional contamination of the hands.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Aseptic Technique: How to Take Off (Doff) PPE Gear. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026