From what direction should one scrub the hands and arms?

a. From elbow to hand
b. From fingernail to elbow
c. Begin with wrist and end at elbow
d. It does not matter where one begins as long as all areas are scrubbed

ANS: B
Because the hands are in most direct contact with the sterile field, all steps of the scrub procedure begin with the fingernails and hands and end with the elbows.