When draping a table, the scrub nurse should drape

When draping a table, the scrub nurse should drape

• A. Front to back
• B. Back to front
• C. Left to right
• D. Top to bottom

Answer: (A)

Draping a table from front to back helps keep the sterile field intact as you cover the surface. Start with the front edge to anchor the drape and smooth it over the part of the table closest to the sterile field and the surgical team. By working toward the back, you maintain control of the leading edge and avoid bringing nonsterile areas across the center of the field. Draping from back to front or from left to right can require crossing over areas that have already been set and may increase the chance of contaminating the sterile surface. Moving front to back creates a clean, continuous coverage that minimizes contamination risk while efficiently establishing the sterile work area.

Draping a table from front to back helps keep the sterile field intact as you cover the surface. Start with the front edge to anchor the drape and smooth it over the part of the table closest to the sterile field and the surgical team. By working toward the back, you maintain control of the leading edge and avoid bringing nonsterile areas across the center of the field. Draping from back to front or from left to right can require crossing over areas that have already been set and may increase the chance of contaminating the sterile surface. Moving front to back creates a clean, continuous coverage that minimizes contamination risk while efficiently establishing the sterile work area.