surgical handwashing Flashcards
1
Q
what is the purpose of handwashing
A
- to remote dirt, oil, and bacteria
- to kill transient bacteria
2
Q
this area has the highest bacterial load
A
fingernails
3
Q
2 methods of scrub procedures
A
numbered stroke methods
time scrub methods
4
Q
they serve as the scrub station for surgeons and other OR staff to scrub their hands and arms before surgery
A
scrub sinks
surgical sinks
medical sinks
