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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Donning Sterile Gown and Gloves/Sterile Gowning and Gloving 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 are sterile gowns and gloves still required after surgical hand antisepsis?

Surgical hand antisepsis only removes visible dirt from the skin
Surgical hand antisepsis greatly reduces microorganisms but does not completely sterilize the skin
Sterile gowns replace the need for infection prevention practices
Sterile gloves are worn mainly to keep the hands warm during surgery

2

Which gloving technique should be used when you have already donned a sterile surgical gown and are preparing to participate in an open abdominal surgery?

Open gloving
Examination gloving
Closed gloving
Double gloving without a gown

3

A scrub nurse discovers a small tear in one sterile glove immediately before entering the sterile field. What is the most appropriate action?

Cover the tear with sterile adhesive tape
Enter the sterile field carefully and avoid using that hand
Proceed if double gloving is planned
Replace the damaged glove before entering the sterile field

4

Which situation requires additional personal protective equipment beyond a sterile gown and gloves?

Routine preparation for elective surgery with no anticipated fluid exposure
Organizing sterile instruments before surgical hand antisepsis
A procedure with a high risk of blood and body fluid splashes
Preparing sterile supplies in the clean utility room

5

Immediately before entering the sterile field, which action best helps prevent contamination?

Tighten the waist tie one final time
Ask another team member whether your gown appears clean
Remove your mask to improve visibility
Perform a deliberate final inspection of your gown, gloves, and sterile barrier

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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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