Test 7 Scrubbing, Gowning, and closed Gloving Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of surgical scrub?
A
minimize microflora on hands and arms
provide bacteriostatic film ti inhibit regrowth
Skin cannot be sterilized
2
Q
What are the 2 methods for surgical scrubs?
A
Anatomical method= strokes
Timed method= specific time on each section
-typically 3min per arm
3
Q
What are the 2 ways to scrub the hands/arms?
A
Scrub brush- primary
waterless solution- can be used for next case
4
Q
What can the scrub brush solutions be?
A
Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)
Povidone Iodine (PVP-I)
Chloroxylenol (PCMX)
5
Q
How many planes are on the hand
A
4
1.5 minutes
6
Q
How many planes are om the arm?
A
3
1.5 minutes
7
Q
What is the process for the waterless solution?
A
1 pump- dip fingertips then rest of arm
repeat with other hand
3rd pump- both hands
