Purpose of Surgical Attire
This is the number of particles shed by the human body per minute.
What is more than 10,000?
This type of scrubs must be worn in the OR.
What are hospital-laundered scrubs?
This is why surgical masks are worn.
What is to prevent respiratory droplet dispersal and protect against aerosolized pathogens?
These should not be worn in the surgical environment due to contamination risk.
What is jewelry?
This group must wear a sterile gown and gloves.
Who are surgeons, scrub techs, and physician assistants?
This is the main reason surgical attire is worn.
What is to reduce microbial contamination and protect patients and staff?
This item must be worn to completely cover all hair.
What is a head cover?
This is the correct way a mask must fit.
What is snugly over the nose and mouth, tied or fastened securely?
These types of fingernails are not allowed.
What are artificial nails?
This clothing is worn over scrubs for direct surgical participation.
What is a sterile gown and gloves?
This is the type of environment surgical attire helps maintain.
What is a sterile environment?
This optional garment is used during procedures like trauma and C-sections.
What are shoe covers?
This is an incorrect way to wear a mask.
What is hanging from the neck?
This is the maximum acceptable nail length.
What is one-quarter inch?
This purpose is served by the additional sterile layer.
What is to protect the patient and sterile field from contamination?
This group benefits from protection against blood and body fluids.
What are healthcare personnel?
These must be closed-toed, non-skid, and dedicated for OR use.
What are surgical shoes?
This item protects against blood, bone, and fluid splashes.
What is protective eyewear?
This is how frequently nail polish must be replaced.
What is every four days or less?
This is the role of sterile attire in surgical safety.
What is reducing infection risk and maintaining sterility?
These are the two zones where surgical attire is required.
What are semi-restricted and restricted areas?
This protective item is worn when sterile supplies are exposed.
What is a surgical mask?
These personnel must wear protective eyewear.
Who are scrubbed-in team members or those handling instruments?
This is how ID badges should be worn.
What is at the top of the scrub shirt and disinfected daily?
This should always be followed when donning surgical attire.
What are hospital protocols?