The sterile drape that is coated with adhesive on one side and may be impregnated with antiseptic is called a(n):

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

Answer: (D)

An incise drape is a sterile drape designed specifically for the incision area, with an adhesive coating on the side that faces the skin. That adhesive helps it stick securely to the skin and create a tight, protective barrier around the planned incision, reducing spaces where bacteria could migrate. Many incise drapes are also impregnated with antiseptic to add chemical protection and further lower the bacterial load near the wound edge. This combination—adhesive skin contact plus antiseptic impregnation—defines an incise drape and its use in forming a stable, clean field for the incision. Other drape types are described by their shape or coverage (fenestrated drape has a window; three-quarter drape or half-sheet describe how much of the body is covered) but they don’t specify adhesive, antiseptic properties.