Problem: A parent of a 9-year-old-child scheduled to have surgery expresses concern about the potential for postoperative infection. A nurse provides the parent with information about the measures taken to maintain surgical asepsis. Typical surgical asepsis involves: performing a preoperative surgical scrub for at least 3 to 5 minutes. preoperative cleansing of jewelry worn by the surgical team. using sterile surgical scrubs. applying bandages to cover any wounds surgical team members have. Want Online Help?