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In the context of assessing organ systems, what does a nurse primarily use during the inspection technique?
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Why is it important to keep your hands higher than your elbows when performing a surgical scrub?
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To maintain a comfortable posture during the scrubbing process.
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To allow the scrub solution to dry faster on the hands.
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To prevent water and contaminants from flowing from the hands to the forearms.
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To ensure that the soap lathers more effectively on the hands.
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Understand the purpose of a surgical scrub: It is a procedure to remove or kill microorganisms on the skin to prevent infection during surgery.
Recognize the importance of hand positioning: Keeping hands higher than elbows ensures that water and contaminants flow away from the hands, preventing them from reaching the forearms.
Consider the role of gravity: By positioning hands above elbows, gravity helps direct water and any potential contaminants downwards, away from the cleanest part of the arms.
Acknowledge the risk of contamination: If hands are lower than elbows, water can carry contaminants from the hands to the forearms, increasing the risk of contamination.
Emphasize the goal of maintaining sterility: The primary goal of the surgical scrub is to maintain sterility, and proper hand positioning is crucial to achieving this.
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