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SELF/Adapting Skin Preparation and Draping for LowResource Environments Quiz

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1

Commercial skin preparation applicators are unavailable. Which is the best alternative for applying antiseptic?

Non-sterile gauze soaked in antiseptic
Sterile gauze held securely with sterile forceps
A reusable sponge rinsed with antiseptic
Cotton wool held with bare hands

2

While preparing a patient, the gauze held in the forceps becomes dry before the operative field is completely prepared. What should the nurse do?

Re-dip the used gauze into the antiseptic container
Add more antiseptic to the gauze while it remains on the forceps
Replace the gauze with a new sterile piece before continuing
Continue using the dry gauze until preparation is complete

3

Which reusable drape is appropriate for use during surgery?

A drape with a small repaired hole
A damp drape removed from the sterilizer
A clean, dry, intact drape that has been properly sterilized
A drape with slight fraying around the edges

4

Which statement best describes safe adaptation in a low-resource operating room?

It means modifying equipment while maintaining the same principles of aseptic technique
It means using any available equipment if sterile supplies run out
It means reusing disposable items whenever necessary
It means reducing sterile precautions to conserve supplies

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Part of Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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Created July 13, 2026 by 2600:387:C:6A1B:0:0:0:4
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