18 Questions
What is essential to decreasing the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs)?
Proper surgical hand scrub techniques
Why is it important to ensure your skin is free of cuts and wounds before a surgical hand scrub?
To prevent the risk of infection during surgery
What should not extend past your fingertips before a surgical hand scrub?
Nails
Why are acrylics and artificial nails not allowed in the operating room?
They can harbor bacteria and increase infection risk
What should be done if hands are visibly soiled before a surgical hand scrub?
Pre-wash hands and arms
What should be done with neck jewelry before beginning a surgical hand scrub?
Contain it in your surgical attire scrubs
When should soap and water be used for hand hygiene?
After touching surfaces close to the patient like a bedside table
What should be avoided to prevent skin issues during hand hygiene with soap and water?
Touching the inside of the sink with scrubs
Why is it advised to keep a wedding band on during hand hygiene if worn during patient care?
To clean the jewelry
What can using excessively hot water for hand hygiene lead to?
Skin dryness and cracking
Why is it necessary to avoid touching jewelry during hand hygiene in certain hospital areas?
To reduce the spread of germs
What is a recommended temperature for water when performing hand hygiene with soap and water?
Warm water to avoid skin dryness
What should be used to moisten the sterile surgical sponge?
Running water
How many strokes should be applied to the surface of the palm during hand scrubbing?
10 strokes
What should be done to avoid contamination at the end of rinsing?
Dry hands with a non-sterile towel
When should the abrasive brush side of the sponge be used during hand scrubbing?
On the nails
What should be done once both hands and arms are complete?
Discard the sponge in a separate bin next to the scrub sink
How should water be turned off after rinsing to avoid contamination?
Turn off with an elbow control
Learn the proper surgical hand scrub technique to decrease the incidence of surgical site infections. This video provides step-by-step instructions on the anatomical surgical hand scrub procedure using the brush stroke method.
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