Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving - Unit 3 Terms and Definitions

Vocabulary flashcards based on Unit 3 terms and definitions for scrubbing, gowning, and gloving.

Dermis

Deep layer of skim, containing sebaceous and sweat glands, blood vessels, nerves, and hair roots.

Epidermis

Outer layer of skin which varies in thickness.

Normal Flora

Bacterial population peculiar to a particular body location; made up of transient and resident flora.

Resident Flora

Bacteria which ae normally preset below the skin surface in sebaceous glands and hair follicles.

Subungual Area

Area under the fingernail. Note: this area is very difficult to clean and is an especially contaminated area.

Surgically Clean

Condition of the skin which exists immediately following the surgical scrub in which the bacterial flora has been reduced to be within safe limits. Note: transient flora is decreased, but resident flora is not affected.

Surgical Scrub

Process of reducing the number of microorganisms from the hands and arms to a safe level before participating in an operative procedure.

Transient Flora

Organisms present on the epidermis which have been picked up through contact with other objects.