Skin Preparation Quiz

What’s the main goal of sterile skin preparation ?

• Reduce pain

• Remove dirt

• Eliminate microorganisms before start sterile procedure

• To make skin smooth and soft

What’s antiseptic is commonly used in sterile skin preparation ?

• Soap and clean water

• Nacl solution and sodium chloride

• Chlorhexidine, Povidone-iodine and Isopropyl alcohol

• Sanitizer

What’s the correct method when applying antiseptic in skin prep ?

• Side to side

• Circulation motion from middle to outside

• Up and down

• Randomly

True or False: We use non-sterile skin prep before surgery.

Which one needs sterile skin prep ?

• Bathing pt

• Putting in a urinary catheter

• Wound dressing for minor cut

• Shaving the patient beard

Which following is not required in sterile skin prep ?

• Sterile gloves

• Sterile drapes

• Sterile dressing

• Hand lotion

Why’s hair sometimes removed during sterile skin prep ?

• To improve the appearance of the skin

• To help antiseptic absorb better

• To allow better visibility and reduce infection risk

• To cool down the skin

What is the key difference between sterile and non-sterile skin prep?

• The amount of time it takes

• Use of water

• Infection risk level and procedure type

• The cost of materials used

Before performing sterile skin preparation, which of the following should be done first?

• Start the procedure immediately

• Ask the patient to wash their hands

• Perform hand hygiene and explain the procedure

• Apply bandage

What should the nurse do if the patient has an allergy to iodine before starting sterile skin prep?

• Continue as usual but use less iodine

• Skip skin preparation

• Use an alternative antiseptic like chlorhexidine

• Clean with plain water only