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Shawn Yogumyan
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When one prepares to enter the operating room,which technique demonstrates the safest outcome?

A) Keeping the hands below the elbows
B) Applying surgical gloves before the scrub
C) Scrubbing for at least 3 to 5 minutes with an antimicrobial
D) Drying the hands and arms,starting at the elbow and moving toward the fingers

Antimicrobial

Substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiseptics.

Scrubbing

The process of thoroughly cleaning the hands and arms prior to surgery to remove germs and prevent infection.

  • Acquire knowledge on the essentials of sterile technique and its critical role in hindering contamination.
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