SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Donning Sterile Gown and Gloves/Cumulative Assessment

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A scrub nurse has completed surgical hand antisepsis and is preparing to enter the sterile field. Why is a sterile gown still required?

	To keep the scrub attire dry during surgery
	To replace the need for sterile gloves
	Surgical hand antisepsis reduces microorganisms but does not sterilize the skin
	To improve comfort during long procedures

Which situation is most appropriate for using the open gloving technique?

	Assisting during an open abdominal surgery
	Performing a minor sterile procedure where a sterile gown is not required
	Entering the sterile field as a scrubbed team member
	Preparing for orthopedic surgery requiring a sterile gown

When inspecting a sterile gown package, which finding requires the package to be discarded?

	The manufacturer's logo differs from previous packages
	The gown is packaged separately from the gloves
	The package contains two sterile towels
	The sterility indicator has failed to change appropriately

Which area of a properly donned sterile surgical gown is considered sterile?

	The back of the gown
	The neckline
	The sleeves from approximately 5 cm (2 inches) above the elbows to the glove cuffs
	The underarm region

Why should the hands remain inside the gown sleeves during closed gloving?

	To keep the hands warm before surgery
	To prevent bare skin from contacting the outside surface of the sterile gloves
	To make the gloves easier to remove later
	To allow the circulating nurse to secure the gown

After surgical hand antisepsis, what is the correct direction for drying the hands and forearms?

	From the elbows toward the fingertips
	In small circular motions
	From the fingertips toward the elbows using one continuous direction
	Any direction, provided a sterile towel is used

While preparing to gown, your fingers accidentally extend beyond the gown cuff before the gloves have been applied. What is the most appropriate response?

	Continue because your hands have already been scrubbed
	Pull the sleeves back over your fingers and continue
	Apply the gloves immediately before touching anything else
	Repeat gowning and closed gloving according to institutional policy

Why is it important to position the gloves correctly before beginning closed gloving?

	It reduces unnecessary handling and makes glove application smoother
	It makes the gloves easier to remove after surgery
	It allows either glove to be used on either hand
	It prevents surgical hand antisepsis from drying

A learner repeatedly twists the glove while applying it during closed gloving. What is the most likely cause?

	The gloves are too small
	The glove was not aligned correctly with the gown sleeve before application
	The gown is too large
	The towel was used incorrectly after surgical hand antisepsis

Which action best helps conserve sterile supplies in a resource-limited setting without compromising patient safety?

	Open extra sterile supplies before surgery in case they are needed
	Reuse disposable sterile gowns if they appear clean
	Delay opening sterile supplies until they are required and avoid unnecessary waste
	Share unused sterile gloves between procedures

Why is the final inspection performed before entering the sterile field?

	To improve comfort before beginning the procedure
	To identify contamination or equipment problems before patient contact
	To allow the circulating nurse to inspect the surgical instruments
	To determine whether another pair of gloves is needed

A reusable surgical gown has completed the approved reprocessing cycle and passes inspection. Which statement is correct?

	It should only be used during minor procedures
	It provides less protection than any disposable gown
	It may be safely used as part of the sterile barrier
	It should be discarded after one additional use

Which factor most directly contributes to strike-through contamination?

	Excessive glove adjustment
	Moisture passing through sterile materials
	Gloves that are one size too large
	Turning too quickly while securing the gown

What is the primary purpose of the belt card on many disposable surgical gowns?

	To identify the gown size
	To hold the sterile gloves during preparation
	To reinforce the waist ties
	To allow the circulating nurse to assist with securing the gown while maintaining sterility

After both gloves have been applied, repeated glove adjustment is usually a sign that:

	The gloves were not positioned or applied correctly
	Surgical hand antisepsis was incomplete
	The gown is too long
	The gloves should be removed immediately

When removing a sterile surgical gown after a procedure, which surface should be handled whenever possible?

	The outside front of the gown
	The sleeves
	The inside surface of the gown
	Areas visibly contaminated with blood

Why should hand hygiene be performed after removing gloves?

	Gloves completely prevent hand contamination
	Hands may become contaminated during glove removal
	Hand hygiene is only required after reusable gowns are removed
	It makes disposal of PPE easier

Which action best demonstrates good preparation before sterile gowning?

	Opening all sterile supplies before confirming they are needed
	Selecting the correct gown and glove sizes, checking package integrity, and organizing the work area before beginning
	Donning the gloves before unfolding the gown
	Waiting until after surgical hand antisepsis to locate the required supplies

Which statement best explains why the same gowning and gloving sequence should be followed every time?

	It reduces the amount of PPE required
	It allows the circulating nurse to work independently
	It improves consistency, helps prevent errors, and makes problems easier to recognize
	It eliminates the need for a final inspection

Which statement best summarizes the goal of sterile gowning and closed gloving?

	To prepare the surgical team more quickly
	To reduce the amount of equipment used during surgery
	To simplify operating room workflow
	To establish and maintain a sterile barrier that protects both the patient and healthcare workers throughout the procedure

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