Surgical Procedures Quiz

What is the purpose of surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving?

• To prevent accumulation of debris in the surgical field

• To minimize the risk of infection during surgery

• To maintain an aseptic environment in the operating room

• To protect the surgical team from exposure to contamination

What is the first step in creating a sterile field?

• Opening up the drapes

• Scrubbing the hands and forearms

• Placing gowns and gloves on a sterile field

• Prepping the patient with antiseptics

Why should members of the surgical team maintain short nails?

• To prevent the accumulation of debris underneath them

• To make it easier to scrub the hands and forearms

• To minimize the risk of contamination in the surgical field

• To ensure aseptic technique is followed during surgery

How long should each aspect of the surgical scrub be performed according to the World Health Organization (W.H.O.)?

• Two minutes for both hands and one minute for each arm

• Three minutes for both hands and one minute for each arm

• Two minutes for both hands and two minutes for each arm

• Three minutes for both hands and two minutes for each arm

What is the proper sequence for donning surgical gloves?

• Put on the gloves and then the gown

• Put on the gloves and gown at the same time

• Put on the gloves over the sterile gown cuff

• Put on the gloves under the sterile gown cuff

When should surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving be performed?

• Only for the first surgery of the day

• Before every surgical procedure

• Only when the patient is at high risk of infection

• Only when working with contaminated materials

What should be done after completing the surgical scrub on one hand?

• Repeat the process on the opposite hand

• Proceed directly to gowning and gloving

• Take a break before moving on to the next step

• Wash the hands with soap and water

What should be done when washing off the aseptic during the scrubbing process?

• Start from the tips of the fingers and progress toward the forearm

• Start from the forearm and progress toward the tips of the fingers

• Rinse the entire hand and forearm in one continuous motion

• Use a sponge to remove the aseptic from the skin