When should gloves be worn?

When should gloves be worn?

• A. During the safety briefing
• B. Prior to CARE phase
• C. After landing
• D. Before boarding

Answer: (B)

Timing is everything with PPE. Gloves should be worn before you begin any direct care activities to protect both you and the patient from contamination. In this workflow, that means putting on gloves prior to the CARE phase, so you’re protected as soon as care tasks start. Wearing gloves during the safety briefing would be unnecessary because there is typically no contact with patients or hazardous materials at that moment. The moments after landing or before boarding aren’t aligned with performing care tasks, so gloves aren’t required there as part of the care process.

Timing is everything with PPE. Gloves should be worn before you begin any direct care activities to protect both you and the patient from contamination. In this workflow, that means putting on gloves prior to the CARE phase, so you’re protected as soon as care tasks start. Wearing gloves during the safety briefing would be unnecessary because there is typically no contact with patients or hazardous materials at that moment. The moments after landing or before boarding aren’t aligned with performing care tasks, so gloves aren’t required there as part of the care process.