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Surgical Education Learners Forum/Perioperative Nursing/Donning Sterile Gown and Gloves/Preparation Before Gowning Quiz

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Work through each question carefully to choose the best answer, and submit the quiz to view your results. After completing the quiz, read through the answer explanations to review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect options.

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1

Why should the hands and forearms be completely dry before donning a sterile gown?

Dry skin makes gloves easier to remove
Moisture may cause strike-through contamination and compromise the sterile barrier
Drying prevents wrinkles from forming in the gloves
Dry hands make the gown easier to unfold

2

What is the correct direction for drying the hands and forearms after surgical hand antisepsis?

From the elbows toward the fingertips
Using circular motions until the skin is dry
From the fingertips toward the elbows using one continuous direction
Any direction, provided the towel remains sterile

3

While opening a sterile glove package, you notice that the sterility indicator has not changed to the expected color. What should you do?

Use the gloves if the packaging is dry and intact
Ask another team member whether the indicator appears acceptable
Open the package and inspect the gloves before deciding
Do not use it, obtain another sterile package

4

Why should the surgical gown be allowed to unfold naturally rather than being shaken open?

It reduces air movement and contamination risk
It makes the gown easier to fold after surgery
It prevents wrinkles in the fabric
It allows the circulating nurse to fasten the gown more quickly

5

Immediately before picking up the sterile gown, what is the most appropriate action?

Begin gowning immediately to reduce delays
Put on one glove before lifting the gown
Confirm the field, equipment, and assistance are ready
Open any remaining sterile packages while holding the gown

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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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