Hand Hygiene Gowning & Gloving
1. This item is Considered contaminated because it cannot be constantly monitored.
What is the back of the surgical gown?
6. They should remain close to the field and touch only sterile areas or items
Who are scrubbed team members?
11. If worn these items should be covered completely by the scrub attire.
What are personal clothing and jewelry? (rings, earring, watches, and bracelets)?
17. These should be dedicated for the use within the Perioperative areas and covered during procedures where exposure to gross contamination from blood or body fluids is anticipated and large amounts of irrigation is used.
What are shoes?
21. Do not store this, clean or previously worn item, in a locker for future use.
What is reusable scrub attire?
2. This pregowning procedure reduces the resident microbial count and inhibits rebound growth during surgical procedures.
What is Surgical hand antisepsis?
7. This facial hair will need to be covered when entering the restricted area.
What is a beard?
12. These are worn to provide a high level of cleanliness and hygiene within the perioperative environment and to promote patient and worker safety
What are Surgical Attire and personal protective equipment.
18. These items are worn to establish a physical barrier that protects the wearer from large droplets or splashing of body fluids that may contain infectious pathogens.
What are surgical masks and eye protection?
22. This individually owned cover apparel is not allowed in the restricted areas.
What are individually owned lab coats and jackets?
3. Surgical gowns are considered sterile in these areas.
What is the front of the chest and sleeves 2 inches above the elbow downward?
8. Immediate corrective action taken when these occur may minimize the amount of contamination and reduce the risk for SSI.
What are breaks in sterile technique?
13. This item should be tucked into the pants or should fit close to the body.
What is a scrub top?
19. This should be tightly woven, low listing, stain resistant and durable.
What is fabric used for surgical attire?
23. This item must never hang around the neck.
What is a mask?
4. Surgical gowns should be selected according to the anticipated amount of exposure to these.
What is blood, and body fluids, and other potentially potentially infectious materials.
9. Action that should be taken during periods of increased activity or when there is a procedural delay
What is monitoring the sterile field?
14. This should be donned in the designated dressing areas before entry from the outdoors into the semi-restricted and restricted areas.
What is surgical attire?
20. Wearing this helps support security measures and assists in identifying authorized personnel.
What is an Identification badge?
24. This should not be removed until the scrub attire is being removed.
What is head covering?
5. The size and Critical zone configuration of surgical gowns are found here
What is the product label?
10. Required when sterile supplies are open or when perioperative personnel are performing a surgical hand scrub.
What is a mask?
16. This personal item may be worn but must be laundered daily.
What are personal cloth head covers (scrub caps)?
21. This should be worn in the semi-restricted and restricted area during the performance of preoperative patient skin antisepsis.
What is long sleeved scrub top or jacket that has been provided by the facility?
25. This should be natural, short, and no longer than 2mm (0.08 inch).
What are fingernails? Fingernail polish that is freshly applied (no gaps between the cuticle and nailbed) and free of chips can be worn in the perioperative setting.