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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Surgical Scrubbing/Protective Equipment for Scrubbing 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 must PPE be worn before beginning the surgical scrub?

It allows the scrub to be completed more quickly
It prevents the need for surgical hand antisepsis
It prevents the need to touch the face, hair, or clothing after the hands have been scrubbed
It keeps the scrub solution from irritating the skin

2

Which PPE item should be applied first before approaching the scrub sink?

Eye protection
Surgical mask
Disposable apron
Surgical cap after putting on clean theatre scrubs

3

While preparing to scrub, a nurse notices that the surgical mask is loose after beginning the hand scrub. What is the most appropriate action?

Continue scrubbing and adjust the mask after entering the operating room
Adjust the mask with scrubbed hands and continue
Correct the mask according to institutional policy before proceeding because touching the mask contaminates the hands
Ignore the loose mask because the hands are already clean

4

Which item is not routinely required for every surgical scrub but may be needed depending on the procedure and local policy?

Surgical cap
Surgical mask
Disposable or reusable apron
Theatre scrubs

5

In a facility where disposable nail brushes are unavailable, which adaptation best maintains infection prevention principles?

Omit nail cleaning entirely
Reuse the same brush throughout the day without sterilization
Wash the brush under tap water between cases
Use brushless surgical scrubbing with an approved antimicrobial solution if permitted by local policy, or properly clean and sterilize reusable brushes before reuse

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Part of Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
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