Asepsis Flashcards
According to proper cath lab attire guidelines, personal clothing should:
A) Be visible to ensure personal identification
B) Extend below the sleeve but not above the top neckline
C) Not extend above the top neckline or below the sleeve
D) Extend above the top neckline but not below the sleeve
D) Extend above the top neckline but not below the sleeve
Why should cath lab personnel change into surgical attire in designated dressing areas?
A) To enhance personal comfort during procedures
B) To comply with fashion standards in the medical community
C) To display hospital logos prominently
D) To reduce the possibility of cross-contamination and assist with traffic control
D) To reduce the possibility of cross-contamination and assist with traffic control
Why should cath lab personnel avoid placing worn surgical attire in lockers to be worn again?
A) Microbes can survive on fabrics and contaminate personal items in the locker
B) It takes up too much space in personal lockers
C) Worn attire may become wrinkled and look unprofessional
D) Other staff members might mistakenly use the worn attire
A) Microbes can survive on fabrics and contaminate personal items in the locker
When should a mask be worn in a healthcare setting?
A) Only during non-invasive procedures
B) Only when entering a patient’s room
C) When performing administrative duties
D) When open sterile supplies are present
D) When open sterile supplies are present
What is one way infectious agents can be introduced directly to the eye?
A) Blood splashes or respiratory droplets during coughing or suctioning
B) Contact with contaminated food
C) By wearing protective eyewear
D) Inhaling respiratory droplets
A) Blood splashes or respiratory droplets during coughing or suctioning
Which of the following practices are NOT recommended to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
A) Maintaining nail polish that is free from cracks or chips
B) Using hand lotion that is not compatible with gloves
C) Excluding healthcare providers with fresh tattoos on exposed skin from the perioperative environment
D) Wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists
C &D
hands? (Select two)
A) Only when hands are visibly soiled
B) Before and after each contact with a patient or the patient’s environment
C) Only at the beginning of their shift
D) After donning or removing gloves
B & D
Which of the following statements best describes surgical hand antisepsis?
A) It is optional for non-invasive procedures.
B) It involves cleaning the hands only, excluding the forearms.
C) It is effective if some areas of the skin are missed during the process.
D) It requires that all skin surfaces are exposed to both mechanical cleaning and chemical antisepsis.
D) It requires that all skin surfaces are exposed to both mechanical cleaning and chemical antisepsis.
What should be done after completing the surgical scrub but before entering the OR or invasive procedure area? (Select two)
A) Wear rings or bracelets to prevent slipping of gloves
B) Keep hands elevated above the elbows
C) Dry hands and forearms immediately with a sterile towel
D) Rinse hands from the elbows to the fingertips under running water
B&D
What is the primary reason for donning gown and gloves away from the main instrument table?
A) To avoid accidental contact of sterile surfaces with droplets of water, antiseptic solution, or exposed skin
B) To speed up the gowning process
C) To allow the scrubbed personnel more space to move around
D) To prevent the instruments from being used prematurely
A) To avoid accidental contact of sterile surfaces with droplets of water, antiseptic solution, or exposed skin
Which areas of the surgical gown are considered contaminated?
A) The chest and sleeves
B) The front of the gown below the surgical field
C) The entire front of the gown
D) The neckline, shoulders, and axillary area
D) The neckline, shoulders, and axillary area
What should the scrubbed team member who is donning the gown do to maintain sterility?
A) Keep their hands completely inside the gown sleeves until the gloves are on
B) Reach outside the sleeves to grab the sterile gloves
C) Touch the inside of the gown with bare hands
D) Hold the gown at the waistline before putting on gloves
A) Keep their hands completely inside the gown sleeves until the gloves are on
Which gloving method should be used whenever possible during initial gloving?
A) Open gloving
B) Closed gloving
C) Cross-contamination gloving
D) Self-assisted gloving
B) Closed gloving
Why is it important to prepare the sterile field as close to the start time of the procedure as possible?
A) To prevent the field from becoming too cold
B) To keep the field open for longer, ensuring thorough sterilization
C) To reduce the amount of dust and airborne particles that settle on the field
D) To allow the team more time to prepare other materials
C) To reduce the amount of dust and airborne particles that settle on the field
What is the risk of leaving a sterile field unattended?
A) It will become too sterile and unusable
B) There is no risk if left for a short period
C) The field will dry out
D) It increases the chance of undetected contamination
D) It increases the chance of undetected contamination
What must be checked before introducing any item to the sterile field?
A) The manufacturer’s logo
B) The expiration date of the item
C) The color of the packaging
D) The temperature of the operating room
B) The expiration date of the item
What is the proper method for covering a sterile field with a drape?
A) Ensure that no part of the drape that falls below the sterile field is moved above it
B) Allow the drape to hang over the edges of the table
C) Place the drape directly on the sterile field without concern for air currents
D) Use a single drape and drop it over the field from above
How many drapes should be used to cover a sterile field?
A) Three overlapping drapes
B) Three cuffed drapes
C) One drape on each side of the table
D) One large drape
C) One drape on each side of the table
When should hair be removed from the surgical site?
A) Never, as hair removal always increases infection risk
B) Always, as it can interfere with the surgical procedure
C) When the patient requests it
D) Only when it is deemed necessary according to physicians’ orders or institutional policies
D) Only when it is deemed necessary according to physicians’ orders or institutional policies
Why should hair removal be performed away from the sterile field?
A) To ensure the sterile field is kept clean and organized
B) To prevent hair dispersal, which could contaminate the surgical site and sterile field
C) To avoid distracting the surgical team
D) To allow better visibility during the procedure
B) To prevent hair dispersal, which could contaminate the surgical site and sterile field
What should be done if a patient has a contraindication to chlorhexidine?
A) Tincture of iodine, iodophor, or 70% alcohol can be used as alternatives
B) Soap and water should be used as an alternative
C) Saline should be used to clean the skin
D) No antiseptic should be used
A) Tincture of iodine, iodophor, or 70% alcohol can be used as alternatives
