Infection ControlQuestion 60 of 100
The team is preparing for an oral surgical procedure. Which hand hygiene method is indicated before donning sterile gloves?
a.A quick rinse with plain water
b.Routine handwashing with plain soap for 15 seconds
c.Surgical hand antisepsis using an antimicrobial soap or an alcohol-based surgical hand preparation with persistent activity
d.An alcohol wipe applied to the fingertips only
Explanation
Before oral surgical procedures the team performs surgical hand antisepsis with an antimicrobial soap or a surgical alcohol preparation that has persistent activity, which reduces resident as well as transient flora. Plain water and a brief plain-soap wash remove only some transient organisms and are used for routine, non-surgical care. Wiping the fingertips alone leaves the rest of the hands and forearms untreated.
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