During the skin preparation for a gynecologic procedure that requires both an abdominal and a vaginal prep, the circulator must ensure that cross-contamination does not occur. Select two principles of aseptic technique that support cross-contamination prevention.

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Care must be taken not to cross-contaminate when prepping multiple areas, such as for an abdominal hysterectomy. The circulator always preps the abdomen before beginning the vaginal prep, using the principle "clean to dirty." Two separate prep trays should be used and the prep setups should be kept separate. The circulator should take care when performing vaginal preps on patients who have been experiencing vaginal bleeding and may have clots in the vaginal vault. The clots and any gross blood on the thighs or vulva should be removed before beginning the prep to allow full contact of the prepping solution.

During the Skin Preparation for a Gynecologic Procedure That Requires