During a surgical hand scrub, which technique is correct?
Correct answer: C. Keep the hands above the elbows
- A. Keep the hands below the elbows
- B. Allow water to flow from elbows to fingers
- C. Keep the hands above the elbows
- D. Dry the hands from elbows toward fingers
Explanation
Keeping the hands above the elbows allows contaminated water to flow away from the clean hands. The hands are dried from fingers toward the elbows, using a sterile towel without returning to the fingers.
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Covers preoperative assessment, informed consent, surgical preparation, anaesthesia, intraoperative safety and postoperative recovery. It includes sterile technique, surgical positioning, wound and drain care, pain and nausea management, fluid balance, prevention of infection and recognition of complications such as haemorrhage, atelectasis and shock.
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