Closed Gloving Is the Technique of Choice for the Initial

question 14

Multiple Choice

Closed gloving is the technique of choice for the initial donning of sterile gloves by the scrubbed team member; however:

• A) it can only be used for the initial gloving.
• B) it requires two people to execute without contamination.
• C) there is a risk of contamination if the thumbs are not extended.
• D) it is only used when double gloving is anticipated.

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