Surgical Skin Preparation and Draping Practice Test

Chloraprep is applied as a paint. This antiseptic comes as a liquid solution and is laid onto the skin in a thin, uniform film using sterile applicators or sponges, similar to painting a surface. This method provides even coverage and lets the alcohol component evaporate quickly, leaving a residual chlorhexidine antiseptic film on the skin. It isn’t a gel, powder, or something you spread like a cream; those forms would require rubbing or spreading, which isn’t how this prep is intended to be used. The paint-on technique helps minimize friction on the skin and ensures consistent coverage before the incision.