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Gowning and Gloving: Open gloving, closed gloving, and assisted gloving procedures for sterile surgical attire.

By Valenke Exam Prep Team·Last updated 2026-06-02

Gowning and Gloving

Definition

Open gloving, closed gloving, and assisted gloving procedures for sterile surgical attire.

Key Values & Ranges

Open gloving, closed gloving, and assisted gloving procedures for sterile surgical attire. Tested on CST exam. Closed gloving prevents contamination.

Related instrumentation: Deaver retractor (Retraction) for Deep retraction in abdominal/pelvic surgery, C-shaped blade.

Regulatory Context

Regulatory context for gowning and gloving includes federal and state requirements. Healthcare facilities must comply with CMS Conditions of Participation, state licensure requirements, and accreditation standards (Joint Commission or AAAHC). Non-compliance can result in citations, fines, or loss of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Overview

Open gloving, closed gloving, and assisted gloving procedures for sterile surgical attire. Tested on CST exam. Closed gloving prevents contamination.

Related instrumentation: Allis clamp (Grasping) for Grasping tissue without crushing (bowel, fascia), traumatic teeth.

Exam Focus Areas

On the Cst Surgical Tech exam(s), questions about gowning and gloving typically test:

Sterilization parameters and monitoring methods
Instrument identification, function, and proper passing technique
Counting procedures and protocols for discrepancies
Sterile technique maintenance and contamination recognition

Why It Matters

Tested on CST exam. Closed gloving prevents contamination.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sterilization method is used for equipment related to gowning and gloving?▼

For gowning and gloving: Sterrad (H2O2 plasma): Low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma. Parameters: 104-131 F, 28-75 min cycle. For heat-sensitive electronics, scopes. No cellulose/linen.

What is the counting procedure for gowning and gloving?▼

For gowning and gloving: All counts are audible, visual, and concurrent (scrub tech and circulator together). Add-on items must be counted when added and at subsequent count times. Closing counts: first closing count (deep layers), second closing count (skin closure).

What instruments are used for gowning and gloving?▼

For gowning and gloving: Richardson retractor (Retraction): Deep abdominal retraction, handheld, curved blade. Army-Navy retractor (Retraction): Shallow wound retraction, handheld, double-ended. Balfour retractor (Retraction): Self-retaining abdominal retractor with lateral and bladder blades.