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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

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Which of the following solutions are used to control both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as part of the surgical skin prep?
  1. Ethylene alcohol
  2. Chlorhexidine gluconate
  3. Hydrogen peroxide
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: B-Chlorhexidine gluconate is a type of solution used to control both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria during the surgical skin prep. This type of solution is gentle on the skin and acts quickly. It not only reduces the amount of bacteria on the skin at the time of the prep, but it also slows the regrowth of more bacteria in the area.
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