Which Is the Appropriate Way to Cleanse an Area Before

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which is the appropriate way to cleanse an area before surgery?

• A) Place a sterile towel around the surgical site
• B) Cleanse the surgical site with alcohol
• C) Begin at the outer edges of the surgical site and work inward
• D) Clean an area at least 2 inches larger than the surgical site
• E) Clean in a zigzag path across the preparation area

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