Patient Prep

Question 1

What type of scrub might you use for an ophthalmology procedure?

Answer 1

Baby shampoo + saline

Question 2

What are 2 places never to use alcoholic products?

Answer 2

1. Open wounds

2. Mucous membranes

Question 3

When might you use a 0.9% saline solution?

Answer 3

When there is skin irritation or open wounds

Question 4

When might you use a 70% alcohol rinse?

Answer 4

In combination with Clorhexidine or Betadine as rinse between scrubs

Question 5

Contact time for patient scrubbing is important! A standard is at least ___ number of scrubs with alcohol rinse between.

Answer 5

3 scrubs minimum

Question 6

Need ___ minute minimum for contact time in patient scrubbing.

Answer 6

3 minutes minimum

Question 7

Which type of draping material is NOT waterproof?

Answer 7

Cotton

Question 8

What are 2 downsides to cotton as a draping material?

Answer 8

1. NOT waterproof

2. Contains lint that could be a vector for causing surgical site infections

Question 9

What are the 3 non-woven materials used for draping?

Answer 9

1. Rayon
2. Polyester
3. Polypropylene