Under what conditions would an incise drape be contraindicated?

• A. In all cases always.
• B. When there is a policy contraindication or low risk of wound infection.
• C. Only for pediatric patients.
• D. Only if the drape is visibly dirty.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that incise drapes aren’t used universally; patient factors and skin integrity guide their use. The reason this scenario emphasizes pediatric patients is that children have much more delicate skin, making adhesive drapes more likely to cause irritation, dermatitis, or injury. In adults with intact skin and no allergies, incise drapes can be used when indicated to help keep the incision line clean. The other options describe situations that don’t reflect a typical patient‑specific contraindication: a blanket prohibition isn’t appropriate, policy or low infection risk isn’t a standard contraindication, and a drape being visibly dirty is addressed by not using a dirty kit rather than a general contraindication.