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Gloves Why nurses must wear gloves ? Nurses wear gloves in the following circumstances: 1- As a barrier to prevent direct hand contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, mucous membranes, and non-intact skin

2- As a barrier to protect clients from microorganisms transmitted from nursing personnel when performing procedures 3- When there is a potential transfer of microorganisms from one client or object to another client during subsequent nursing care

Gloves Examination gloves are generally made of latex Unfortunately some nurses and clients are allergic to latex.

Types of gloves Examination gloves , clean gloves , latex gloves and disposable gloves is the same meaning Sterile gloves and surgical gloves is the same meaning

Clean gloves should be worn when hand contact with blood or potentially contaminated substances is possible. This includes handling dirty equipment and during procedures where hands may become contaminated. In these instances non-sterile procedure gloves are normally used.

Sterile gloves Gloves should also be worn during invasive or sterile procedures including surgical procedures and aseptic pharmaceutical preparation. In these instances sterile surgeon or sterile examination gloves are normally used.

Creating a Sterile Field A sterile field means a work area free of microorganisms

Principles of Sterile Field 1- They preserve sterility by touching one sterile item with another that is sterile. 2- Once a sterile item touches something that is not, it is considered contaminated. 3- Any partially unwrapped sterile package is considered contaminated.

4- If there is a question about the sterility of an item, it is considered unsterile. 5- The longer the time since sterilization, the more likely it is that the item is no longer sterile. 6- A commercially packaged sterile item is not considered sterile past its recommended expiration date.

7- Once a sterile item is opened or uncovered, it is only a matter of time before it becomes contaminated. 8- The outer 1-inch margin of a sterile area is considered a zone of contamination. 9- sterile wrapper, if it becomes wet, wicks microorganisms from its supporting surface, causing contamination.

10- Any opened sterile item or sterile area is considered contaminated if it is left unattended. 11- Coughing, sneezing, or excessive talking over a sterile field causes contamination. 12- Reaching across an area that contains sterile equipment has a high potential for causing contamination and is therefore avoided.

13- Sterile items that are located or lowered below waist level are considered contaminated because they are not within critical view.

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