What Is the Purpose of Surgical Hand and Arm Cleansing

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of surgical hand and arm cleansing?

• A)To sterilize the skin before gloving
• B)To remove every microorganism present on the skin
• C)To warm hands and arms before entering a cold OR environment
• D)To decrease the number of resident microorganisms on the skin to a minimum

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Definitions:

Retinal Disparity

This term refers to the slight difference in the visual images that each eye perceives due to the eyes’ horizontal separation. It is a critical binocular cue that allows for depth perception.

Different Images

Visual or mental representations that are not identical, highlighting diverse perceptions or interpretations.

Left Eyes

The eyes positioned on the left side of one's face, contributing to binocular vision and depth perception.

Binocular Cue

Visual information taken in by two eyes that enable us to gain a sense of depth and three-dimensional perception.