Which is the best technique to use when rinsing hands and forearms after a surgical scrub?
A. Rinsing is not performed after a surgical scrub because it will reduce the antimi-crobial activity of the cleansing solution.
B. Rinsing should start at the hand, with water running up the forearm.
C. Rinsing should start at the elbow, with water running down to the hand.
D. Rinsing should start with the hand positioned so that water runs off the extremity rather than up or down.
D
The object of a surgical scrub and rinse is to remove as many microorganisms and as much skin debris as possible. Rinsing so that water runs off rather than up or down the extremity limits the chance for loose debris and contaminants to move onto scrubbed surfaces.
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