RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1891 of 2368

Which action is correct when the nurse removes an old central line dressing?

  1. Wear sterile gloves and pull the edges away from the insertion site
  2. Use clean scissors to cut the dressing off the catheter
  3. Wear nonsterile gloves and roll the edges toward the insertion site
  4. Remove the dressing quickly in one pull away from the site
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Correct answer: Wear nonsterile gloves and roll the edges toward the insertion site

Nonsterile gloves are acceptable for removal, and removing toward the insertion site prevents dislodgement. Sterile gloves are put on afterward.

Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Manage Central Lines: CVAD Dressing Change Steps. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026