Chapter 13 The Operating Room

Question 1

What percentage of bacteria remain in the deep skin after scrubbing?

Answer 1

20%

Question 2

Glove perforations are most commonly in which hand? (dominant vs non-dominant)

Answer 2

non-dominant hand

Question 3

How long and what type of procedures increase the risk of glove perforations?

Answer 3

> 60 minutes. Orthopedic procedures

Question 4

T/F: Latex is more resistant to perforations than vinyl gloves

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Single vs double gloving perforation percentages

Answer 5

Single gloving 12.7-31% perforated

Double gloving 11.5-44% on outer; 3.8-13% on inner

Question 6

Does double gloving decrease contamination?

Answer 6

No; there are a lower number of holes on the inner glove but similar contamination

Question 7

Which is scrub preparation more effective, chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine ?

Answer 7

Chlorhexidine

Question 8

What is the recommended time of hand rubbing with alcohol-based solutions?

Answer 8

2 minutes

Question 9

What is the recommended time of hand scrubbing?

Answer 9

3 minutes

Question 10

Passive vs Active surveillance

Answer 10

Passive involves use of data already available in medical records, admission data, bacterial culture results, and other diagnostics

Active: gathering data specifically for infection control purposes