Asepsis

Question 1

Sterile can only touch

Answer 1

Sterile

Question 2

Sterile

Answer 2

Strict use of sterile gloves and sterile equipment

Question 3

Modified

Answer 3

Use of exam gloves and parts of sterile equipment

Question 4

Clean

Answer 4

Use of clean exam gloves, clean supplies, etc.

Question 5

The edges of a sterile field are considered

Answer 5

Contaminated

Question 6

How big are the edges of a sterile field?

Answer 6

One inch border

Question 7

Open exposure to sterile items/field is

Answer 7

Limited

Question 8

NEVER reach across a

Answer 8

Sterile field or object

Question 9

NEVER walk away or turn back on

Answer 9

Sterile field

Question 10

Keep sterile gloves

Answer 10

In sight at or above waist level

Question 11

Don’t cross sterile gloves (once donned)

Answer 11

Over or under each other

Question 12

Sterile items/table are set up and used only at

Answer 12

Waist level

Question 13

Sterile items expire T/F

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Consider an object contaminated if you have any doubt of

Answer 14

A break in sterility, package integrity, etc.

Question 15

Items are typically packed/ arranged in

Answer 15

Order of use

Question 16

Opening a sterile field (steps!)

Answer 16

Remove outer package
Touch only 1 inch border and take 1st flap facing you and fold back/away
Open each side flap
Bring last flap towards you
Reach in CAREFULLY to obtain sterile gloves
Apply sterile gloves and proceed with procedure

Question 17

Preparing for a sterile procedure

Answer 17

Determine allergy status to latex or antiseptic to be used
Assess pain level/readiness
Position patient, bed, etc.
Initiate sterile consciousness
Hand hygiene
Gather sterile items
Check expiration date and assess package integrity

Question 18

Determine _________ status to _________ or ____________ to be used

Answer 18

Allergy, latex or antiseptic

Question 19

Check ___________ _______ and assess package __________

Answer 19

Expiration date, integrity

Question 20

Place bedside table where the sterile field is always in

Answer 20

Sight

Question 21

Keep workspace ________ level

Answer 21

Waist

Question 22

Ensure work surface is _______________ and ______

Answer 22

Aseptically clean and dry

Question 23

Maintain ____________ throughout entire procedure

Answer 23

Sterility

Question 24

If in doubt,

Answer 24

Throw it out

Question 25

Sterile items may be “_________” on to the sterile field if it _______ _____ touch the outer 1 inch border

Answer 25

“Flipped”, does not

Question 26

Items added to a sterile field demands strict

Answer 26

Awareness and observation

Question 27

If sterile gloves are on, a ___________ ____________ is acceptable

Answer 27

Sterile transfer

Question 28

When adding sterile fluids, remove bottle cap and place ______ ___ on surface

Answer 28

Face up

Question 29

“Lip” the bottle before pouring sterile fluids — what does this mean?

Answer 29

Remove a small amount out before pouring into sterile receptacle

Question 30

Pour CAREFULLY on to the dressing or site without the bottle making __________ or ___________

Answer 30

Contact or splashing