Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Surgical Assisting

Which of the following are steps surgical team members can take to avoid spreading infection to the patient?
  1. Keeping fingernails short
  2. Wearing gloves
  3. Frequent hand washing
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - All of the above

Keeping fingernails short, wearing gloves, and frequent hand washing are all steps surgical team members can take in order to avoid spreading infection to the patient. Additionally, shoulder-length or longer hair should be held back and anyone with an infection, such as a cold, should exclude themselves from any surgical procedures until they have recovered.
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