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Perform a surgical scrub, gown and glove using sterile precautions and aseptic technique

Learner Task: You will be assisting the surgeon during this case. Perform a surgical scrub, gown and glove using sterile precautions and aseptic technique.
 
Educator Checklist: Scrubbing/Gowning/Gloving
Mark the appropriate column to indicate whether the learner included each element in his or her response. When completed, tally the “Included” column to calculate the learner’s score.
 

Included =1 Not Included =0
Removes jewelry
Correctly places the surgical cap, mask and eye protection
Correctly opens the packet of surgical scrub soap
Turns on the water correctly
Correctly cleans beneath fingernails
If using surgical scrub brush, scrubs hands and forearms correctly
Keeps hands and forearms elevated and avoid contamination while entering door to OR
Accepts the drying towel properly, without contaminating it against his or her body
Dries hands properly, using a separate sterile area of the towel for each hand
Properly disposes of the used towel
Receives and dons the surgical gown properly
Receives and dons gloves without contaminating gown or gloves
Turns properly to close off the back of the gown