Which drape is described as being coated with adhesive on one side and may be impregnated with antiseptic?

Which drape is described as being coated with adhesive on one side and may be impregnated with antiseptic?

• A. Three-quarter drape
• B. Fenestrated drape
• C. Half-sheet
• D. Incise drape

Answer: (D)

Drapes that are adhesive on one side and may be impregnated with antiseptic are designed to secure directly to the skin around the incision while adding antimicrobial protection. An incise drape sticks to the skin with its adhesive backing, creating a tight seal that helps keep the sterile field intact as the procedure proceeds. When antiseptic is built into the drape, it provides an extra reduction in skin flora right at the incision site, further lowering the risk of contamination. The other drape types described lack this combination as a defining feature: fenestrated drapes are characterized by a central opening over the wound, not by adhesive or antiseptic backing; a half-sheet is a basic sheet drape without necessarily adhesive or antiseptic impregnation; and a three-quarter drape is a larger sheet without the specific adhesive/antiseptic design.

Drapes that are adhesive on one side and may be impregnated with antiseptic are designed to secure directly to the skin around the incision while adding antimicrobial protection. An incise drape sticks to the skin with its adhesive backing, creating a tight seal that helps keep the sterile field intact as the procedure proceeds. When antiseptic is built into the drape, it provides an extra reduction in skin flora right at the incision site, further lowering the risk of contamination. The other drape types described lack this combination as a defining feature: fenestrated drapes are characterized by a central opening over the wound, not by adhesive or antiseptic backing; a half-sheet is a basic sheet drape without necessarily adhesive or antiseptic impregnation; and a three-quarter drape is a larger sheet without the specific adhesive/antiseptic design.