What step does the assistant perform to aid with gowning?

What step does the assistant perform to aid with gowning?

• A. Tie the neck and waist of the gown
• B. Hold the gown up so the person can put their arms in the sleeves
• C. Ensure the gown doesn't touch the person's hands as it is donned.
• D. Unpack the gown and drape it over a chair.

Answer: (A)

When assisting with gowning, the goal is to secure the gown so it stays closed and maintains a clean barrier. Tying the neck and waist accomplishes this by fastening the gown snugly around the wearer, preventing it from opening or shifting during work and keeping the sleeves and underlying clothing protected. Holding the gown up for arm entry is part of getting the gown on, but the final aiding step that ensures the gown stays-put is tying at the neck and waist. Unpacking and draping the gown, or trying to prevent the gown from touching hands during donning, are not the steps that complete the gowning process.

When assisting with gowning, the goal is to secure the gown so it stays closed and maintains a clean barrier. Tying the neck and waist accomplishes this by fastening the gown snugly around the wearer, preventing it from opening or shifting during work and keeping the sleeves and underlying clothing protected. Holding the gown up for arm entry is part of getting the gown on, but the final aiding step that ensures the gown stays-put is tying at the neck and waist. Unpacking and draping the gown, or trying to prevent the gown from touching hands during donning, are not the steps that complete the gowning process.