What is the purpose of surgical hand and arm cleansing? a. To ...

[folubunmi]

What is the purpose of surgical hand and arm cleansing?
 
  a. To sterilize the skin before gloving
  b. To remove every microorganism present on the skin
  c. To warm hands and arms before entering a cold OR environment
  d. To decrease the number of resident microorganisms on the skin to a minimum

Question 2

What is the recommendation about fingernails?
 
  a. No longer than fingertips
  b. Artificial nails are ok if covered by gloves
  c. One week old nail polish
  d. Gel nail polish is ok

[kilada]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The process of surgical hand cleansing removes as many microorganisms as possible from the skin of the hands and arms by mechanical washing and chemical antisepsis before participating in a surgical procedure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Fingernails should be manicured and short (not past fingertips). Nails should be free from cracks, chips and hangnails. Fresh nail polish on short nails is acceptable. Artificial nails and other enhancers are prohibited in the OR because they can harbor microorganisms.