Which Prep am I?
Is not effective against bacterial spores. Extremely flammable and volatile.
70% Alcohol
This is the correct motion used when prepping a surgical site.
What is circular motion from incision site outward.
This must be assessed before using iodine-based solutions.
What is allergy to iodine or shellfish
This part of the drape is considered sterile once placed on the patient.
What is the top surface of the drape?
Hair at the Surgical site should be removed using this method, if necessary.
What is clipping (NOT SHAVING)?
Continues to destroy microorganisms for some time after application. Not absorbed by skin. Never used during prep of eye, ear or face.
Chlorehexidine Gluconate
This principle ensures you never return to prepped area with a contaminated sponge.
What is working from clean to dirty?
This complication can occur if Prep solution pools under the patient.
What is chemical burn?
This is considered the center of the sterile field.
What is the incision site?
This team member usually performs the skin prep after the patient is positioned.
Who is the circulating nurse or surgical technologist.
Applied to prevent or treat skin infections. Kills bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Betadine
This action is done when a sponge reaches the periphery of the Prep area.
What is discard the sponge?
The major risk if alcohol is based preps are not dried properly.
What is surgical fire?
This the correct direction to unfold a drape when placing it on a patient.
What is away from yourself?
This must be completed before draping begins.
What is skin prep and drying time?
This type of prep is used for mucous membranes or delicate tissues.
Non Alcohol prep solution (Aqueous)
This prep area must be extended beyond the planned incision site
What is wide surgical field?
This is the body's primary defense against infection.
What is skin?
This drape has an opening that exposes the Surgical site.
What is fenestrated drape?
This is caused when normal or transient bacteria are introduced into the Surgical wound.
What is SSI?
This is a major risk if alcohol based preps are not dried properly.
What is surgical fire?
This principle ensures only sterile items touch the sterile field during draping.
What is maintaining sterility
This must be checked before draping begins to prevent retained items.
What is intial count?
This should NEVER be turned on a sterile field once draping is complete.
What is your back?
This action prevents contamination when a drap is placed incorrectly.
What is DO NOT move it, remove or replace it?