PTCB Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Practice Exam

The final step in the garbing order after donning gloves is to sanitize the gloves with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). This step is crucial because it ensures that any potential contamination from the gloves is eliminated before entering a sterile compounding area.

Sterile compounding requires that the environment and all personnel be free from contaminants to maintain the integrity of the compounded preparations. Using 70% IPA on the gloves provides an additional layer of disinfection, as it is effective in killing a wide range of microorganisms. This step is performed just before starting any aseptic procedures to maximize the sterility of the environment.

In the context of garbing, while washing hands again, putting on a face mask, and securing the gown are all important steps in the overall procedure, they occur prior to the application of gloves. Therefore, sanitizing the gloves is the critical final step that ensures any risks associated with hand contact or environmental exposure are addressed right before beginning sterile activities.