Which Is the Appropriate Way to Cleanse an Area Before

Multiple Choice

Which is the appropriate way to cleanse an area before surgery?

A) Place a sterile towel around the surgical site
B) Cleanse the surgical site with alcohol
C) Begin at the outer edges of the surgical site and work inward
D) Clean an area at least 2 inches larger than the surgical site
E) Clean in a zigzag path across the preparation area