NCLEX Question of the Day

January 21, 2025

Safe and Effective Care Environment QID 454

What is the purpose of performing surgical hand antisepsis before a surgical procedure?

A:
To warm up the hands and increase dexterity during the procedure.
B:
To provide a therapeutic massage to the hands for relaxation purposes.
C:
To eliminate transient microorganisms and reduce resident hand flora.
D:
To enhance the nurse's ability to feel through surgical gloves.

Explanation

Surgical hand antisepsis is performed to eliminate transient flora and reduce resident hand flora on the skin of surgical personnel. This practice helps decrease the client's risk for infection during surgical procedures.

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