Certified Nurses Operating Room (CNOR) Practice Exam

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Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary to decrease surgical site infection (SSI)?

Hair removal immediately before surgery
Maintaining hyperglycemia
Antimicrobial shower the night before
Short hospital stay

The correct answer is: Maintaining hyperglycemia

To decrease the risk of surgical site infection (SSI), maintaining hyperglycemia is not necessary and is, in fact, detrimental. Hyperglycemia, or elevated blood glucose levels, can impair immune function and inhibit wound healing, putting patients at a higher risk for infections after surgery. In contrast, hyperglycemia management is crucial in surgical patients, especially those with diabetes, where tight glucose control has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of SSIs. On the other hand, hair removal immediately before surgery helps eliminate possible sources of microorganisms that can be introduced into the surgical site. Antimicrobial showers prior to the surgery reduce the bacterial load on the skin, which further lowers the risk of infection. Additionally, shorter hospital stays are generally associated with fewer opportunities for exposure to hospital-acquired infections, thus contributing to the overall reduction of SSIs. Therefore, while the other conditions mentioned directly help in minimizing the risk of SSIs, maintaining hyperglycemia is counterproductive to this goal.